I'm developing a web app for iphone using dashcode. I'm stuck where user needs to enter zip code or phone number and the app doesn't show the numpads but the regular keyboard.
any help would be appreciated.
thanks
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A:
You can't. It used to be possible in iPhone OS 1 (it showed up for any <input> element with a ID that included 'zip' or 'phone), but OS 2/3 removed this functionality.
ceejayoz
2009-09-08 19:29:26
Is that true? If so, that's a show stopper, isn't it?
SimpleCode
2009-09-08 19:31:26
Adds complexity, but hardly a showstopper. The numpad functionality could definitely be duplicated with some HTML, CSS and JavaScript. It's just a bunch of buttons.
ceejayoz
2009-09-08 19:32:45
The regular keyboard allows users to enter numbers.
Amuck
2009-09-08 19:42:44
Yes, but I suspect @SimpleCode knows that. I suspect he's looking for a numpad UI for numeric-only entry.
ceejayoz
2009-09-08 19:43:36
yes, i guess I'll develop a numpad using a bunch of buttons.
SimpleCode
2009-09-08 19:53:50
+1
A:
You can now as of iPhone 3.2-ish. See: iPhone UIWebview: How to force a numeric keyboard? Is it possible? - now with pictures!
JJ Rohrer
2009-11-16 21:14:19