flutter/gallery

Done with return button on multiline text field for a multiple field form

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#602 opened on Feb 10, 2022

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Description

Hi @guidezpl. Is it possible to have a done button with a return button for the iOS version? Example: image

Currently on your local iOS build, I get image

The done with return button are useful together in forms with multiple fields, of which one of them is multiline, where the user might want to press Done to move onto the next fields below. Would appreciate your comment on this, thank you.

Currently our users only have the option of having a Done button without a Return button. That's a bad experience.

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Tech stack
dart
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Flutter basicsiOS keyboard behavior
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Investigate how the text field's `textInputAction` is configured in the Flutter Gallery codebase. Look at existing multiline text field implementations, particularly files under `lib/` that handle text input. Check if there's a way to customize the keyboard action button on iOS by using `TextInputAction.newline` and `TextInputAction.done` together. Consider whether a custom `InputDecoration` or a different widget like `TextField` with `onSubmitted` could achieve the desired behavior. Also review the issue comments for any maintainer guidance.
Done with return button on multiline text field for a multiple field form · flutter/gallery#602 | Good First Issue