# TextareaAutosize

Source: https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/utils/textarea-autosize/

A multi-line text input that automatically grows and shrinks to fit its content, avoiding an inner scrollbar for shorter entries.

## Figma

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## Storybook

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## Best practices

- Use it for free-form, variable-length text such as notes or descriptions.
- Set sensible minimum and maximum row limits so the field neither collapses nor grows without bound.
- Follow the same labeling and help-text guidance as a text field.

## Do’s and don’ts

**Do:** Let the field expand as someone types a longer note.

**Don’t:** Use an autosizing textarea for a single short value — use a text field instead.

## Related components

- [TextField](https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/inputs/text-field/)
- [Autocomplete](https://design.ritchiebros.com/components/inputs/autocomplete/)