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Description

Flatten the React Native TextArea API so the component renders the root TextInput directly instead of wrapping a nested input slot.

This removes the legacy inputElement, inputProps, and inputRef layer, forwards TextInput props on TextArea itself, and updates the shared TextArea type surface so React Native and React stay aligned. The migration docs now cover the RN breaking change and the extension TextArea migration mapping, and the RN guide keeps the unreleased breaking-change note separate from the TextField API.

Related issues

Related to: https://consensyssoftware.atlassian.net/browse/DSYS-320

Manual testing steps

  1. Run the focused TextArea test slice in @metamask/design-system-react-native.
  2. Verify the React Native TextArea migration docs render the unreleased breaking-change note.
  3. Verify the React TextArea migration docs include the extension migration mapping.

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Before

Box wrapper which added unnecessary bloat

Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 5 23 54 PM

After

Less bloat from flattened component and removal of Box

Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 5 22 31 PM

No visual regressions

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Public breaking API and ref/testID targeting changes for RN consumers; limited to TextArea with TextField unchanged.

Overview
React Native TextArea is flattened so a single root Input / TextInput carries the field chrome (border, padding, focus/error states) instead of a Box wrapper with nested inputProps, inputRef, or inputElement.

Breaking API changes (RN): inputElement, inputProps, and inputRef are removed; native TextInput props go on TextArea directly, and ref, testID, style, and twClassName target the editable control. TextField is unchanged and still supports the nested-input pattern.

Shared TextAreaPropsShared drops inputElement; web TextArea.types no longer omits it from shared props. Docs add an RN version migration note, extension→design-system TextArea mapping for @metamask/design-system-react, and updated README/tests.

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Base automatically changed from textarea to main June 2, 2026 23:27
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  • ✅ Fixed: inputElement still forwarded unused
    • Updated RN TextArea props to omit the unsupported inputElement so it’s no longer accepted or forwarded.

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diff --git a/packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md b/packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md
--- a/packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md
+++ b/packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
   - [AvatarToken Component](#avatartoken-component)
   - [AvatarGroup Component](#avatargroup-component)
   - [TextField Component](#textfield-component)
+  - [TextArea Component](#textarea-component)
   - [KeyValueRow Component](#keyvaluerow-component)
   - [ListItem Component](#listitem-component)
   - [TabEmptyState Component](#tabemptystate-component)
@@ -2778,6 +2779,58 @@
 - **`autoFocus` default** is `false` in MMDS (`true` in the legacy `Input` implementation) — set explicitly when you need first-mount focus.
 - Styling: design system input uses the shared Tailwind + token pipeline (`twClassName`); single-line metrics use `MAP_TEXT_VARIANT_INPUT_METRICS` (font size/letter spacing without paragraph `lineHeight`) for consistent `TextInput` layout.
 
+### TextArea Component
+
+The TextArea component in `@metamask/design-system-react-native` maps the mobile multiline text area to the design system. It keeps the controlled `value` / `onChangeText` flow and renders the built-in `TextInput` directly.
+
+#### Breaking Changes
+
+##### Import Path
+
+| Mobile Pattern                                                                   | Design System Migration                                                     |
+| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| `import TextArea from '.../component-library/components/Form/TextArea'`          | `import { TextArea } from '@metamask/design-system-react-native'`           |
+| `import { TextAreaProps } from '.../component-library/components/Form/TextArea'` | `import type { TextAreaProps } from '@metamask/design-system-react-native'` |
+
+The mobile component uses a **default export**; the design system uses a **named export**.
+
+##### Removed `inputElement`
+
+| Mobile Behavior                                    | Design System Behavior                                                                     |
+| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `inputElement` could replace the inner `TextInput` | `inputElement` is not supported; the design system always renders its built-in `TextInput` |
+
+##### Removed wrapper and flattening the root props
+
+| Mobile Behavior                                                 | Design System Behavior                                 |
+| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
+| `TextArea` wrapped the inner `TextInput` in a root `Box`        | `TextArea` renders the root `TextInput` directly       |
+| `inputProps` forwarded props to the inner `TextInput`           | pass `TextInput` props directly on `TextArea`          |
+| `inputRef` targeted the inner `TextInput`                       | use the component `ref` to access the root `TextInput` |
+| `testID`, `style`, and `twClassName` targeted the wrapper `Box` | those props now apply directly to the root `TextInput` |
+
+If you were using custom input replacement or wrapper layout concerns, move that composition outside `TextArea` and use the root `TextInput` props directly instead.
+
+#### Unchanged Props
+
+These props work the same in both versions — no migration needed:
+
+| Prop           | Type                     | Notes                                     |
+| -------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
+| `value`        | `string`                 | Controlled input value                    |
+| `placeholder`  | `string`                 | Placeholder text                          |
+| `onChangeText` | `(text: string) => void` | Text change handler                       |
+| `onFocus`      | `(e) => void`            | Focus handler                             |
+| `onBlur`       | `(e) => void`            | Blur handler                              |
+| `isError`      | `boolean`                | Error border state                        |
+| `isDisabled`   | `boolean`                | Disabled state (opacity + no interaction) |
+| `isReadOnly`   | `boolean`                | Read-only state                           |
+| `autoFocus`    | `boolean`                | Auto-focus on mount                       |
+| `ref`          | `Ref<TextInput>`         | Root `TextInput` ref                      |
+| `testID`       | `string`                 | Root `TextInput` test id                  |
+| `twClassName`  | `string`                 | Root `TextInput` Tailwind classes         |
+| `style`        | `StyleProp<ViewStyle>`   | Root `TextInput` style                    |
+
 ### Checkbox Component
 
 The mobile `Checkbox` maps to `Checkbox` in the design system, with controlled-state naming changes and removed indeterminate/read-only/danger paths.

diff --git a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/README.md b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/README.md
--- a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/README.md
+++ b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/README.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 
 ### `placeholder`
 
-Optional placeholder string for the inner input.
+Optional placeholder string for the root input.
 
 | TYPE     | REQUIRED | DEFAULT     |
 | -------- | -------- | ----------- |
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 
 ### `isReadOnly`
 
-When true, the inner input is not editable.
+When true, the root input is not editable.
 
 | TYPE      | REQUIRED | DEFAULT |
 | --------- | -------- | ------- |
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 
 ### `onFocus`
 
-Optional handler when the inner input receives focus. TextArea composes this with its own focus border behavior. Do not pass `onFocus` through `inputProps`; use this prop instead.
+Optional handler when the root input receives focus. TextArea composes this with its own focus border behavior.
 
 | TYPE       | REQUIRED | DEFAULT     |
 | ---------- | -------- | ----------- |
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
 
 ### `onBlur`
 
-Optional handler when the inner input loses focus. TextArea composes this with its own focus border behavior. Do not pass `onBlur` through `inputProps`; use this prop instead.
+Optional handler when the root input loses focus. TextArea composes this with its own focus border behavior.
 
 | TYPE       | REQUIRED | DEFAULT     |
 | ---------- | -------- | ----------- |
@@ -94,16 +94,14 @@
 <TextArea value="" placeholder="Blur" onBlur={() => {}} />;

-### inputProps
+### TextInput props

-Additional props forwarded to the inner Input / TextInput. Do not pass placeholder, isReadOnly, onFocus, onBlur, or multiline here; use the TextArea-level props where applicable. placeholderTextColor is omitted from the type; the inner Input sets it from the theme. For screen readers, set inputProps.accessibilityLabel and inputProps.accessibilityHint. You can use inputProps.testID to target the native TextInput in E2E tests.
+Additional TextInput props are passed directly to the root field. Use this for platform-native behavior such as keyboardType, secureTextEntry, returnKeyType, and accessibility props like accessibilityLabel / accessibilityHint. placeholderTextColor is managed by the component theme and should not be overridden directly.

-Use top-level Box / View props for layout and pointer handling (pointerEvents, margins, hit areas via wrappers, etc.). Keys reserved by TextArea (style, twClassName, testID, children, accessible, and keys owned by the TextArea API surface) are not passed through from this intersection.
+| TYPE | REQUIRED | DEFAULT |
+| ---------------------------- | -------- | ----------- |
+| Additional TextInput props | No | undefined |

- TYPE REQUIRED DEFAULT
- TextAreaProps['inputProps'] (see TextAreaProps in the package) No undefined
import { TextArea } from '@metamask/design-system-react-native';

@@ -111,17 +109,15 @@
  value=""
  onChangeText={(text) => {}}
  placeholder="Notes"
-  inputProps={{
-    autoCapitalize: 'sentences',
-    maxHeight: 200,
-    scrollEnabled: true,
-  }}
+  keyboardType="default"
+  autoCapitalize="sentences"
+  scrollEnabled
/>;

-### inputRef
+### ref

-Ref to the inner TextInput. The component’s ref (from forwardRef) points at the root Box (View).
+Ref to the root TextInput. The component’s ref (from forwardRef) points at the editable field itself.

TYPE REQUIRED DEFAULT
@@ -132,9 +128,9 @@
import { TextArea } from '@metamask/design-system-react-native';
import type { TextInput } from 'react-native';

-const inputRef = createRef();
+const textAreaRef = createRef();

-<TextArea value="" inputRef={inputRef} placeholder="Focus me" />;
+<TextArea value="" ref={textAreaRef} placeholder="Focus me" />;


### `isError`
@@ -153,7 +149,7 @@

### `isDisabled`

-When true, the field applies reduced opacity and forwards disabled state to the inner `Input` (non-editable).
+When true, the field applies reduced opacity and forwards disabled state to the root input (non-editable).

| TYPE      | REQUIRED | DEFAULT |
| --------- | -------- | ------- |
@@ -167,7 +163,7 @@

### `autoFocus`

-When true, the inner input requests focus on mount.
+When true, the root input requests focus on mount.

| TYPE      | REQUIRED | DEFAULT |
| --------- | -------- | ------- |
@@ -179,24 +175,9 @@
<TextArea value="" autoFocus placeholder="Focused on mount" />;

-### inputElement

-Optional node that replaces the default Input. inputRef is only forwarded when the default Input is rendered; with a custom inputElement, attach your own ref to the control if you need imperative focus or measurement.

- TYPE REQUIRED DEFAULT
- ReactNode No undefined

-```tsx
-import { TextArea } from '@metamask/design-system-react-native';
-import { TextInput } from 'react-native';

-<TextArea value="" inputElement={} />;
-```

testID

-Optional test id for the root Box. The root sets accessible={false} so assistive technologies focus the inner TextInput. The inner TextInput does not inherit this id; pass inputProps.testID if your tests must query the editable control directly.
+Optional test id for the root TextInput.

TYPE REQUIRED DEFAULT
@@ -210,7 +191,7 @@

twClassName

-Use the twClassName prop to add Tailwind CSS classes to the component. These classes will be merged with the component's default classes using twMerge, allowing you to:
+Use the twClassName prop to add Tailwind CSS classes to the root TextInput. These classes are merged with the component's default classes using twMerge, allowing you to:

  • Add new styles that don't exist in the default component
  • Override the component's default styles when needed
    @@ -235,7 +216,7 @@

style

-Use the style prop to customize the component's appearance with React Native styles. For consistent styling, prefer using twClassName with Tailwind classes when possible. Use style with tw.style() for conditionals or dynamic values.
+Use the style prop to customize the root TextInput appearance with React Native styles. For consistent styling, prefer using twClassName with Tailwind classes when possible. Use style with tw.style() for conditionals or dynamic values.

TYPE REQUIRED DEFAULT

diff --git a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.test.tsx b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.test.tsx
--- a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.test.tsx
+++ b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.test.tsx
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
import { useTailwind } from '@metamask/design-system-twrnc-preset';
import { render, fireEvent, renderHook } from '@testing-library/react-native';
import React, { createRef } from 'react';
-import { TextInput, View } from 'react-native';
+import { TextInput } from 'react-native';
import { act } from 'react-test-renderer';

import { createRenderer } from '../../test-utils/createRenderer';
@@ -35,24 +35,12 @@
expect(getByTestId('custom-test-id')).toBeOnTheScreen();
});

  • it('renders custom inputElement when provided', () => {
  •  const { getByTestId } = render(
    
  •    <TextArea
    
  •      value=""
    
  •      testID={ROOT_TEST_ID}
    
  •      inputElement={<View testID="custom-input" />}
    
  •    />,
    
  •  );
    
  •  expect(getByTestId('custom-input')).toBeOnTheScreen();
    
  • });
  • it('forwards inputProps to the inner Input', () => {
  • it('forwards TextInput props to the root Input', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
    <TextArea
    value=""
    placeholder="forwarded-placeholder"
  •      inputProps={{ keyboardType: 'default' }}
    
  •      keyboardType="default"
       />,
     );
    

@@ -62,35 +50,34 @@
);
});

  • it('merges inputProps.twClassName with TextArea inner Input layout classes', () => {
  •  const tree = createRenderer(
    
  • it('applies TextArea chrome classes to the root Input', () => {
  •  const { getByTestId } = render(
       <TextArea
         value=""
    
  •      testID={ROOT_TEST_ID}
         placeholder="tw-class-merge"
    
  •      inputProps={{ twClassName: 'mt-2' }}
    
  •      twClassName="mt-2"
       />,
     );
    
  •  const inputNode = tree.root.findByType(Input);
    
  •  expect(inputNode.props.twClassName).toContain('mt-2');
    
  •  expect(inputNode.props.twClassName).toContain('flex-1');
    
  •  expect(inputNode.props.twClassName).toContain('min-h-[88px]');
    
  •  expect(getByTestId(ROOT_TEST_ID)).toHaveStyle(tw`mt-2`);
    
    });
  • it('when inputProps is omitted, inner Input twClassName omits merged extra classes', () => {
  •  const tree = createRenderer(
    
  •    <TextArea value="" placeholder="no-input-props" />,
    
  • it('uses the default chrome classes on the root Input', () => {
  •  const { getByTestId } = render(
    
  •    <TextArea
    
  •      value=""
    
  •      testID={ROOT_TEST_ID}
    
  •      placeholder="no-input-props"
    
  •    />,
     );
    
  •  const inputNode = tree.root.findByType(Input);
    
  •  expect(inputNode.props.twClassName).toBe(
    
  •    'min-h-[88px] w-full flex-1 self-stretch bg-transparent border-0 py-1',
    
  •  );
    
  •  expect(getByTestId(ROOT_TEST_ID)).toHaveStyle(tw`min-h-24 rounded-lg`);
    

    });
    });

    describe('multiline input', () => {

  • it('sets multiline to true on the inner input', () => {
  • it('sets multiline to true on the root input', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
    <TextArea value="" placeholder="multiline-field" />,
    );
    @@ -101,7 +88,7 @@
    );
    });
  • it('sets textAlignVertical to top on the inner input', () => {
  • it('sets textAlignVertical to top on the root input', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
    <TextArea value="" placeholder="top-align" />,
    );
    @@ -131,14 +118,10 @@
    });
    });
  • describe('Input props', () => {
  • it('forwards secureTextEntry to the inner Input', () => {
  • describe('TextInput props', () => {
  • it('forwards secureTextEntry to the root Input', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
  •    <TextArea
    
  •      value=""
    
  •      placeholder="secure"
    
  •      inputProps={{ secureTextEntry: true }}
    
  •    />,
    
  •    <TextArea value="" placeholder="secure" secureTextEntry />,
     );
    
     expect(getByPlaceholderText('secure')).toHaveProp(
    

@@ -147,7 +130,7 @@
);
});

  • it('forwards isReadOnly to the inner Input', () => {
  • it('forwards isReadOnly to the root Input', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
    <TextArea value="" placeholder="readonly-test" isReadOnly />,
    );
    @@ -160,8 +143,8 @@
    });

describe('ref', () => {

  • it('exposes the root View ref via forwardRef', () => {
  •  const ref = createRef<View>();
    
  • it('exposes the root TextInput ref via forwardRef', () => {
  •  const ref = createRef<TextInput>();
     render(
       <TextArea
         value=""
    

@@ -172,23 +155,8 @@
);

   expect(ref.current).not.toBeNull();
  •  expect(ref.current).toBeInstanceOf(View);
    
  •  expect(ref.current).toBeInstanceOf(TextInput);
    
    });
  • it('exposes the inner TextInput via inputRef', () => {
  •  const inputRef = createRef<TextInput>();
    
  •  render(<TextArea value="" inputRef={inputRef} placeholder="ref-test" />);
    
  •  expect(inputRef.current).not.toBeNull();
    
  •  expect(inputRef.current).toBeInstanceOf(TextInput);
    
  • });
  • it('allows calling focus() via inputRef', () => {
  •  const inputRef = createRef<TextInput>();
    
  •  render(<TextArea value="" inputRef={inputRef} placeholder="ref-focus" />);
    
  •  expect(() => inputRef.current?.focus()).not.toThrow();
    
  • });
    });

describe('container styles', () => {
@@ -343,7 +311,7 @@
expect(getByTestId(ROOT_TEST_ID)).toHaveStyle(twborder-default);
});

  • it('applies twClassName to the container', () => {
  • it('applies twClassName to the root Input', () => {
    const { getByTestId } = render(
    <TextArea value="" testID={ROOT_TEST_ID} twClassName="mt-4" />,
    );
    @@ -351,7 +319,7 @@
    expect(getByTestId(ROOT_TEST_ID)).toHaveStyle(twmt-4);
    });
  • it('merges custom style prop with container styles', () => {
  • it('merges custom style prop with root Input styles', () => {
    const customStyle = { marginBottom: 20 };
    const { getByTestId } = render(
    <TextArea value="" testID={ROOT_TEST_ID} style={customStyle} />,
    @@ -360,7 +328,7 @@
    expect(getByTestId(ROOT_TEST_ID)).toHaveStyle({ marginBottom: 20 });
    });
  • it('merges twClassName and style on the container', () => {
  • it('merges twClassName and style on the root Input', () => {
    const customStyle = { marginBottom: 12 };
    const { getByTestId } = render(
    <TextArea
    @@ -523,7 +491,7 @@
    });

describe('disabled state', () => {

  • it('disables the inner Input when isDisabled is true', () => {
  • it('disables the root Input when isDisabled is true', () => {
    const { getByPlaceholderText } = render(
    <TextArea value="" placeholder="disabled-input" isDisabled />,
    );

diff --git a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.tsx b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.tsx
--- a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.tsx
+++ b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.tsx
@@ -1,14 +1,13 @@
import { useTailwind } from '@metamask/design-system-twrnc-preset';
import { forwardRef, useCallback, useEffect, useState } from 'react';
-import { View } from 'react-native';
+import { TextInput } from 'react-native';

-import { Box } from '../Box';
import { Input } from '../Input';
import type { InputProps } from '../Input/Input.types';

import type { TextAreaProps } from './TextArea.types';

-export const TextArea = forwardRef<View, TextAreaProps>(
+export const TextArea = forwardRef<TextInput, TextAreaProps>(
(
{
value,
@@ -18,12 +17,9 @@
onBlur,
onFocus,
autoFocus = false,

  •  inputProps,
    
  •  inputRef,
     isDisabled = false,
     isError = false,
     textVariant,
    
  •  inputElement,
     style,
     twClassName,
     testID,
    

@@ -40,11 +36,6 @@
}
}, [isDisabled, isReadOnly]);

  • const {

  •  twClassName: inputTwClassNameFromProps,
    
  •  ...inputRestWithoutTwClassName
    
  • } = inputProps ?? {};

  • const onBlurHandler = useCallback(
    (e: Parameters<NonNullable<InputProps['onBlur']>>[0]) => {
    if (!isDisabled) {
    @@ -66,11 +57,22 @@
    );

    return (

  •  <Box
    
  •  <Input
       ref={ref}
       {...props}
       testID={testID}
    
  •    accessible={false}
    
  •    value={value}
    
  •    onChangeText={onChangeText}
    
  •    placeholder={placeholder}
    
  •    isReadOnly={isReadOnly}
    
  •    textVariant={textVariant}
    
  •    isDisabled={isDisabled}
    
  •    autoFocus={autoFocus}
    
  •    onBlur={onBlurHandler}
    
  •    onFocus={onFocusHandler}
    
  •    isStateStylesDisabled
    
  •    multiline
    
  •    textAlignVertical="top"
       style={[
         tw.style(
           'rounded-lg',
    

@@ -88,29 +90,7 @@
),
style,
]}

  •  >
    
  •    {inputElement || (
    
  •      <Input
    
  •        {...inputRestWithoutTwClassName}
    
  •        ref={inputRef}
    
  •        value={value}
    
  •        onChangeText={onChangeText}
    
  •        placeholder={placeholder}
    
  •        isReadOnly={isReadOnly}
    
  •        textVariant={textVariant}
    
  •        isDisabled={isDisabled}
    
  •        autoFocus={autoFocus}
    
  •        onBlur={onBlurHandler}
    
  •        onFocus={onFocusHandler}
    
  •        isStateStylesDisabled
    
  •        multiline
    
  •        textAlignVertical="top"
    
  •        twClassName={`min-h-[88px] w-full flex-1 self-stretch bg-transparent border-0 py-1${
    
  •          inputTwClassNameFromProps ? ` ${inputTwClassNameFromProps}` : ''
    
  •        }`}
    
  •      />
    
  •    )}
    
  •  </Box>
    
  •  />
    
    );
    },
    );

diff --git a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.types.ts b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.types.ts
--- a/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.types.ts
+++ b/packages/design-system-react-native/src/components/TextArea/TextArea.types.ts
@@ -1,86 +1,44 @@
-import type { TextAreaPropsShared } from '@metamask/design-system-shared';
-import type { Ref } from 'react';
-import type { StyleProp, TextInput, ViewStyle } from 'react-native';
+import type {

  • InputPropsShared,
  • TextAreaPropsShared,
    +} from '@metamask/design-system-shared';

-import type { BoxProps } from '../Box/Box.types';
import type { InputProps } from '../Input/Input.types';

/**

    • Additional props merged onto the inner Input (../Input/Input.tsx).
    • Additional props merged onto the root Input (../Input/Input.tsx).
    • TextArea owns value, onChangeText, placeholder, isReadOnly, onFocus,
    • onBlur, isDisabled, autoFocus, textVariant, multiline (always on), and inner
    • layout (merged with any twClassName you pass here). placeholderTextColor is
    • omitted (Input sets it from theme).
    • onBlur, isDisabled, autoFocus, textVariant, multiline (always on),
    • and placeholderTextColor (Input sets it from theme).
      */
      type TextAreaInputProps = Omit<
      InputProps,
  • | 'autoFocus'
  • | 'isDisabled'
  • | 'isReadOnly'
  • | 'isStateStylesDisabled'
  • | keyof InputPropsShared
  • | 'editable'
    | 'multiline'
    | 'onBlur'
    | 'onChangeText'
    | 'onFocus'
  • | 'placeholder'
    | 'placeholderTextColor'
  • | 'style'
  • | 'textVariant'
  • | 'value'

;

/**

    • React Native TextArea props between TextAreaPropsShared and the root
    • Box: typed focus/blur handlers, inputProps, container styling, and
    • testID.
    • React Native TextArea props: shared textarea state plus the remaining
    • TextInput props that are meaningful on the root field.
      */
      -export type TextAreaBaseProps = TextAreaPropsShared & {
  • /**
    • Called when the inner TextInput value changes (React Native naming).
  • */
  • onChangeText?: (text: string) => void;
  • /**
    • Called when the inner input receives focus (composed with TextArea border state).
  • */
  • onFocus?: InputProps['onFocus'];
  • /**
    • Called when the inner input loses focus (composed with TextArea border state).
  • */
  • onBlur?: InputProps['onBlur'];
  • /**
    • Additional props for the inner Input. Do not pass placeholder, isReadOnly, onFocus, onBlur, or multiline here;
    • use the TextArea-level props where applicable. For accessibility, prefer accessibilityLabel and accessibilityHint on
    • inputProps. placeholderTextColor is omitted from the type; the inner Input sets it from the theme.
  • */
  • inputProps?: TextAreaInputProps;
  • /**
    • Ref to the inner TextInput. The component ref targets the root Box (View).
  • */
  • inputRef?: Ref;
  • /**
    • Optional twrnc classes for the root Box.
  • */
  • twClassName?: string;
  • /**
    • Optional style for the root Box.
  • */
  • style?: StyleProp;
  • /**
    • Optional test id for the root Box.
  • */
  • testID?: string;
    -};

-type TextAreaReservedBoxKeys =

  • | keyof TextAreaBaseProps
  • | 'accessible'
  • | 'children'
  • | 'style';

-/**

    • TextArea props: TextAreaBaseProps plus remaining BoxProps at the top
    • level, excluding keys reserved by TextArea.
  • */
    -export type TextAreaProps = TextAreaBaseProps &
  • Omit<BoxProps, TextAreaReservedBoxKeys>;
    +export type TextAreaProps = Omit<TextAreaPropsShared, 'inputElement'> &
  • TextAreaInputProps & {
  • /**
  • * Called when the root `TextInput` value changes (React Native naming).
    
  • */
    
  • onChangeText?: InputProps['onChangeText'];
  • /**
  • * Called when the root `TextInput` receives focus (composed with TextArea border state).
    
  • */
    
  • onFocus?: InputProps['onFocus'];
  • /**
  • * Called when the root `TextInput` loses focus (composed with TextArea border state).
    
  • */
    
  • onBlur?: InputProps['onBlur'];
  • };

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@georgewrmarshall georgewrmarshall changed the title feat(rn): flatten TextArea to root TextInput refactor: flatten TextArea to root TextInput Jun 2, 2026
@georgewrmarshall georgewrmarshall changed the title refactor: flatten TextArea to root TextInput refactor: remove inputElement and Box from TextArea Jun 2, 2026
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## Version Updates

### From version 0.x.0 to 0.x.0

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This note is intentionally in the unreleased 0.x.0 bucket so release tooling can capture the breaking change before the exact version number is known. The detailed migration text here is what downstream consumers need to update call sites safely.

- Extension-only `error` and `disableStateStyles` are not mirrored; use `aria-invalid` and `className` as needed.
- `TextVariant` imports and member names follow the design system (Pascal-cased members such as `TextVariant.BodyMd`).

### TextArea Component

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This section maps the extension textarea contract rather than the mobile wrapper API, so the removed resize values and the controlled-only value flow are called out explicitly. That makes the migration guidance reflect the actual shape reviewers and consumers have to port.

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* @default false
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Keeping this out of TextAreaPropsShared would leave RN accepting a prop it no longer renders. Removing it here keeps React and React Native aligned on the same public contract.

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### `placeholder`

Optional placeholder string for the inner input.
Optional placeholder string for the input.

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There is no longer and "inner" input the wrapping Box has been removed

## Table of Contents

- [From version 0.23.0 to 0.x.0](#from-version-0230-to-0x0)
- [From version 0.x.0 to 0.x.0](#from-version-0x0-to-0x0)

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Updating versions to unknown. This will be updated to correct version in the release that this lands in


## Version Updates

### From version 0.x.0 to 0.x.0

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Adding breaking changes between versions

| `autoFocus` | `boolean` | Auto-focus on mount |
| `startAccessory` | `ReactNode` | Content before the input |
| `endAccessory` | `ReactNode` | Content after the input |
| `inputElement` | `ReactNode` | Custom input replacement |

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This is still relevant for TextField

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@cursoragent make this update and re-add this line

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  • Re-added/confirmed the inputElement row under TextField “Unchanged Props” in packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md. It now explicitly documents that inputElement remains supported for TextField.
| Prop                 | Type                     | Notes                                     |
| -------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
| `value`              | `string`                 | Controlled input value                    |
| `placeholder`        | `string`                 | Placeholder text                          |
| `onChangeText`       | `(text: string) => void` | Text change handler                       |
| `onFocus`            | `(e) => void`            | Focus handler (skipped when disabled)     |
| `onBlur`             | `(e) => void`            | Blur handler (skipped when disabled)      |
| `isError`            | `boolean`                | Error border state                        |
| `isDisabled`         | `boolean`                | Disabled state (opacity + no interaction) |
| `isReadOnly`         | `boolean`                | Read-only state                           |
| `autoFocus`          | `boolean`                | Auto-focus on mount                       |
| `startAccessory`     | `ReactNode`              | Content before the input                  |
| `endAccessory`       | `ReactNode`              | Content after the input                   |
| `inputElement`       | `ReactNode`              | Custom input replacement                  |
| `ref`                | `Ref<TextInput>`         | Forwarded to inner TextInput              |
  • No additional changes were needed elsewhere.
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## Release 43.0.0

This release drops Node.js 18 support across the release line, adds
several new components, and includes a small set of breaking API changes
that are documented in the migration guides.

### 📦 Package Versions

- `@metamask/design-system-shared`: **0.21.0**
- `@metamask/design-system-react`: **0.25.0**
- `@metamask/design-system-react-native`: **0.28.0**
- `@metamask/design-tokens`: **8.5.0**
- `@metamask/design-system-tailwind-preset`: **0.9.0**
- `@metamask/design-system-twrnc-preset`: **0.5.0**

### 🔄 Shared Type Updates (0.21.0)

#### Added

- Added `ContentPropsShared` and `ContentVerticalAlignment` for React
Native list-style rows and related layout patterns
([#1192](#1192))

#### Changed

- **BREAKING:** Dropped Node.js 18 support for the release line;
consumers must run Node 20 or newer
([#1206](#1206))
- **BREAKING:** Updated `TextAreaPropsShared` to remove `inputElement`
so React Native `TextArea` can render the root `TextInput` directly
([#1205](#1205))

### 🌐 React Web Updates (0.25.0)

#### Added

- Added `Popover` for anchored overlays such as menus, tooltips, and
dialogs
([#1153](#1153))
- Added `TextArea` for controlled multiline text entry
([#1036](#1036))
- Added `TextFieldSearch` for controlled search-field flows on top of
`TextField`
([#1171](#1171))
- Added `FormTextField` for labeled form controls built from `Label`,
`TextField`, and `HelpText`
([#1197](#1197))

#### Changed

- **BREAKING:** Dropped Node.js 18 support for the release line;
consumers must run Node 20 or newer
([#1206](#1206))
- Updated avatar fallback handling so `AvatarToken`, `AvatarNetwork`,
and `AvatarFavicon` resolve consistently when the requested image is
unavailable
([#1212](#1212))

### 📱 React Native Updates (0.28.0)

#### Added

- Added `Content` for composing scrollable and padded content sections
on React Native screens; it is closely related to the upcoming
`ListItem` work
([#1192](#1192))

#### Changed

- **BREAKING:** Dropped Node.js 18 support for the release line;
consumers must run Node 20 or newer
([#1206](#1206))
- Added default padding and `isInteractive` support to `SectionHeader`
so section rows match the new mobile layout patterns
([#1210](#1210))
- **BREAKING:** Flattened `TextArea` so it renders the root `TextInput`
directly; pass `TextInput` props on `TextArea`, use the component `ref`
for the input, and stop relying on `inputProps` or `inputElement`
([#1205](#1205))
- Updated avatar fallback handling so `AvatarToken`, `AvatarNetwork`,
and `AvatarFavicon` resolve consistently when the requested image is
unavailable
([#1212](#1212))

### ⚠️ Breaking Changes

#### Node.js 18 support removed

**What Changed:**

- The release line now requires Node 20 or newer.
- This applies across the monorepo, including the shared package, web
package, React Native package, tokens, and both preset packages.

**Impact:**

- Consumers still on Node 18 must upgrade their runtime before
installing or developing against this release line.
- Node 18 is end-of-life, so this change aligns the repo with the
supported app runtimes.

#### React Native `TextArea` flattening

**What Changed:**

- `TextArea` now renders the root `TextInput` directly.
- `inputProps` and `inputElement` are removed.
- `inputRef` is replaced by the component `ref`.

**Migration:**

```tsx
// Before (0.27.0)
<TextArea
  inputProps={{ placeholder: 'Message' }}
  inputElement={<CustomInput />}
/>

// After (0.28.0)
<TextArea placeholder="Message" ref={inputRef} />
```

**Impact:**

- Affects React Native consumers using `TextArea`.
- Call sites that depended on the wrapper/input split need to be
updated.

See migration guides for complete instructions:

- [React Migration
Guide](./packages/design-system-react/MIGRATION.md#from-version-0220-to-0230)
- [React Native Migration
Guide](./packages/design-system-react-native/MIGRATION.md#from-version-0270-to-0280)

### ✅ Checklist

- [x] Changelogs updated with human-readable descriptions
- [x] Changelog validation passed (`yarn changelog:validate`)
- [x] Version bumps follow semantic versioning
- [x] design-system-shared: minor (0.20.0 → 0.21.0) - shared type
additions and breaking TextArea/shared runtime baseline
- [x] design-system-react: minor (0.24.0 → 0.25.0) - new components and
release-line update
- [x] design-system-react-native: minor (0.27.0 → 0.28.0) - new
component, SectionHeader update, and breaking TextArea change
- [x] Breaking changes documented with migration guidance
- [x] Migration guides updated with before/after examples (if breaking
changes)
- [x] PR references included in changelog entries

## **Pre-merge author checklist**

- [x] I've followed [MetaMask Contributor
Docs](https://github.com/MetaMask/contributor-docs)
- [x] I've reviewed the [Release
Workflow](./.cursor/rules/release-workflow.md) cursor rule
- [ ] All tests pass (`yarn build && yarn test && yarn lint`)
- [x] Changelog validation passes (`yarn changelog:validate`)

## **Pre-merge reviewer checklist**

- [x] I've reviewed the [Reviewing Release
PRs](./docs/reviewing-release-prs.md) guide
- [x] Package versions follow semantic versioning
- [x] Changelog entries are consumer-facing (not commit message
regurgitation)
- [x] Breaking changes are documented in MIGRATION.md with examples
- [x] All unreleased changes are accounted for in changelogs

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---

> [!NOTE]
> **Medium Risk**
> Breaking React Native TextArea and Node 18 removal affect consumer
upgrades; most diff is release metadata with coordinated peer dependency
bumps.
> 
> **Overview**
> **Release 43.0.0** bumps the monorepo root to **43.0.0** and publishes
coordinated semver bumps across design-system packages, with
**yarn.lock** peer ranges updated for
`@metamask/design-system-tailwind-preset` **^0.9.0** and
`@metamask/design-system-twrnc-preset` **^0.5.0**.
> 
> Across the release line, changelogs record **Node.js 18 dropped**
(Node **20+** required). **@metamask/design-system-react** **0.25.0**
documents new **`Popover`**, **`TextArea`**, **`TextFieldSearch`**, and
**`FormTextField`**, plus avatar fallback fixes.
**@metamask/design-system-react-native** **0.28.0** adds **`Content`**,
updates **`SectionHeader`** (default padding, **`isInteractive`**), and
includes a **breaking** **`TextArea`** flattening (`inputProps` /
`inputElement` / `inputRef` removed; props and **`ref`** target the root
**`TextInput`**). **@metamask/design-system-shared** **0.21.0** adds
**`ContentPropsShared`** / **`ContentVerticalAlignment`** and removes
**`inputElement`** from shared **`TextArea`** props.
> 
> Migration guide edits in this diff: React Native **0.27.0 → 0.28.0**
**`TextArea`** guidance; React version heading **0.22.0 → 0.23.0** for
**`BannerBase`** (changelog-driven **0.25.0** items are not new
migration sections here).
> 
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