# placeholderText

> A short hint to help users understand what to enter in the field.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.UIElements](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor.CoreModule

```csharp
[UxmlAttribute]
public string placeholderText { get; set; }
```