Styling Entry in Telerik MAUI After Upgrading to Version 8.0.0 or Later
Environment
| Versions | Product | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1.0 vs. latest | Telerik UI for .NET MAUI Entry | Dobrinka Yordanova |
Description
After updating my application from Telerik MAUI 7.1.0 to 8.0.0 or a later version, the styles set on RadEntry controls, such as colored borders and backgrounds, disappear when the controls are focused. How can I apply these styles again?
This knowledge base article also answers the following questions:
- How can I apply border color and thickness to
RadEntryin Telerik MAUI after an update to 8.0.0 or a later version? - How do I maintain the
RadEntrybackground color when it's focused in Telerik MAUI version 8.0.0 or later? - What changes are necessary for styling
RadEntryupon focusing after migrating to Telerik MAUI 8.0.0 or later?
Solution
To style the RadEntry control, including maintaining or altering the border color, thickness, and background color when the control is focused, you need to apply specific styles to the Focused visual state of the control. This approach is necessary due to changes in the RadEntry API and the introduction of a new theming mechanism in Telerik MAUI version 8.0.0 and later.
Set the Focused Visual State
First, familiarize yourself with the RadEntry Styling documentation and the Visual States guide. These resources provide essential information on how to style the RadEntry control effectively.
API Changes from Telerik MAUI 7.1.0 to 8.0.0 and Later
The RadEntry control underwent significant changes in the transition from version 7.1.0 to 8.0.0.
Prior to version 8.0.0,
RadEntryinherited directly from Microsoft's MAUI Entry. In version 8.0.0 and later,RadEntryis a composite control using theRadTextInputcontrol internally for text input.
The table below summarizes the key changes relevant to styling:
| Telerik.UI.for.MAUI <= 7.1.0 | Telerik.UI.for.MAUI >= 8.0.0 |
|---|---|
ClearButtonColor |
Set the TextColor in the ClearButtonStyle (Style with target type RadTemplatedButton). |
HoveredClearButtonColor |
Use PointerOver VisualState in the ClearButtonStyle (Style with target type RadTemplatedButton) and set TextColor. |
PressedClearButtonColor |
Use Pressed VisualState in the ClearButtonStyle (Style with target type RadTemplatedButton) and set TextColor. |
| NA |
VisualStates. |
FocusedBorderBrush |
Use the Focused VisualState and set BorderBrush. |
FocusedBorderThickness |
Use the Focused VisualState and set BorderThickness. |
Automation Id—RadEntryEditor. |
Automation Id—RadEntryTextInput. |
| NA | ValidationErrorColor |
| NA | ValidationErrorImageStyle |
| NA | ValidationErrorLabelStyle |
To style the RadEntry input area, set the styling properties directly to the RadEntry. This approach applies to properties like Padding, MinimumHeightRequest, TextColor, etc.
Ensure you review the full list of breaking changes and adapt your application accordingly: Telerik MAUI 8.0.0 version breaking changes.
By addressing the changes in the API and properly setting the Focused visual state, you can maintain or customize the styling of RadEntry controls when they are focused, ensuring a consistent look and feel across your application.