# Textarea Textareas are input blocks that enable users to write in textual information. These blocks are used throughout the Funkwhale interface for entering item descriptions, moderation notes, and custom notifications. ::: tip Funkwhale supports Markdown syntax in textarea blocks. ::: | Prop | Data type | Required? | Description | | --------------- | --------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `max` | Number | No | The maximum number of characters a user can enter in the textarea. | | `placeholder` | String | No | The placeholder text shown on an empty textarea. | | `v-model:value` | String | Yes | The text entered into the textarea. | ## Textarea model Create a textarea and attach its input to a value using a `v-model` directive. ```vue-html{2} ``` <ClientOnly> <Textarea v-model="text1" /> </ClientOnly> ## Textarea max length You can set the maximum length (in characters) that a user can enter in a textarea by passing a `max` prop. ```vue-html{3} <Textarea v-model="text" :max="20" /> ``` <ClientOnly> <Textarea v-model="text2" :max="20" /> </ClientOnly> ## Textarea placeholder Add a placeholder to a textarea to guide users on what they should enter by passing a `placeholder` prop. ```vue-html{3} <Textarea v-model="text" placeholder="Describe this track here…" /> ``` <ClientOnly> <Textarea v-model="text3" placeholder="Describe this track here…" /> </ClientOnly>