CSS Input Styler
input {
background: #ffffff;
color: #1f2937;
padding: 10px 12px;
border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 14px;
outline: none;
transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
input::placeholder {
color: #9ca3af;
}
input:focus {
border-color: #3b82f6;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px #3b82f633;
}What is CSS Input Styler?
CSS Input Styler helps you create beautifully styled form input fields that match your website design. This free generator lets you customize input backgrounds, borders, text colors, padding, and focus states. Well-designed form inputs improve user experience and form completion rates. Our tool generates CSS for text inputs, email fields, password fields, and textareas. You can create everything from minimal underline inputs to fully styled bordered fields. The generator includes focus state styling for when users click into the field, providing important visual feedback.
How to Use This Tool
Set the background color (white or transparent for minimal)
Choose text color that is easy to read
Configure border style, color, and radius
Adjust padding for comfortable text entry
Set focus state border color (commonly blue)
Add focus shadow for emphasis
Customize placeholder text color
Copy the generated CSS code
Features
- Customize input background and text colors
- Style borders with custom color, width, and radius
- Set padding for comfortable text entry
- Create focus state with different border/shadow
- Style placeholder text color
- Add box shadow for depth
- Real-time preview with focus demonstration
- One-click copy CSS code
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I style an input field with CSS?
Target input elements with CSS: input { border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; border-radius: 4px; }. Use input:focus for focus states. You can also target specific types like input[type="text"] or use classes.
- How do I style placeholder text?
Use the ::placeholder pseudo-element: input::placeholder { color: #999; font-style: italic; }. Note that some older browsers need vendor prefixes. Placeholder text should be lighter than actual input text.
- What is a good input field height?
Standard input height is 36-44 pixels. Use padding rather than fixed height for flexibility. Ensure inputs are large enough for comfortable tapping on mobile (minimum 44px touch target). Consistent sizing across forms improves usability.
- Should input fields have visible borders?
Yes, inputs should have clear boundaries so users know where to click/tap. Options include solid borders, underlines only (material design), or subtle background colors. Avoid low-contrast borders that are hard to see.
- How do I style input focus state?
Use input:focus { border-color: blue; outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,255,0.2); }. Always provide visible focus indication for keyboard users. Never just remove the outline without an alternative.
- How do I remove the default input styling?
Use appearance: none; to remove browser default styling. Also reset border, background, and outline. For consistent cross-browser styling, start with a CSS reset. Note: some styles like date picker icons may still show.