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Almost_Ashleigh
Almost_Ashleigh

Reputation: 544

Change Oracle APEX Search Placeholder Text

I can't seem to figure out why, but my APEX page is showing "APEX.IG.SEARCH" as the search placeholder. How can I change this? I've looked through all of their docs and haven't found anything pointing to a fix.

If I have to, I can use JavaScript to change it, but wanted to see if there's an easier fix first. Also, on 5.0.4 of APEX

Apex placeholder text

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1138

Answers (1)

Littlefoot
Littlefoot

Reputation: 143003

It is about *translating (Apex) messages" (https://docs.oracle.com/database/apex-18.2/HTMDB/translating-messages.htm#HTMDB14004). Search that page for APEX.IG.SEARCH; you'll find it under the Interactive Grid Messages Requiring Translation section (which is quite long).

So, what to do about it and how to change it?

  • while in App Builder, open your application
  • navigate to its shared components
  • in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages
  • click "Create text message" and set
    • Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
    • Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
    • Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
    • Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"
  • Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

Upvotes: 1

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