> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/developing-mods/developer-concepts/user-input/prompt-for-input.md).

# Prompt for Input

If you only need to collect one field for input, you might consider using the Prompt for Input brick. 

### Add the Prompt for Input brick

Search for Prompt for input and add this brick to your mod.

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### Configure the message

This brick is very simple. You'll configure a message to appear as a window alert, and there will be an open text field below for the user to provide input.

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### Preview the input prompt

Trigger the mod to view the prompt.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You might use a Prompt for Input instead of a form if you only need to collect one field and want to require as few clicks as possible. When the Prompt for Input window opens, the cursor will be set to the field so you won't have to click or tab to set text and submit.
{% endhint %}


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