calcite_input_message: Create a Calcite Input Message Component

In calcite: Bindings to the Calcite Design System 'JavaScript' Component Library

Create a Calcite Input Message Component

Description

Creates a message component that displays validation messages, hints, and other contextual feedback for input components.

Usage

calcite_input_message(
  ...,
  status = NULL,
  icon = NULL,
  icon_flip_rtl = NULL,
  scale = NULL,
  id = NULL
)

Arguments

...	Content for the message (default slot) - typically text or textOutput()
status	Status of the message: "idle", "valid", or "invalid" (default: "idle")
icon	Specifies an icon to display (TRUE for default or icon name)
icon_flip_rtl	When TRUE, icon is flipped in RTL direction (default: FALSE)
scale	Size of the component: "s", "m", or "l" (default: "m")
id	Component ID (optional)

Details

Usage

Input messages are typically used inside a calcite_label() component alongside an input to provide contextual feedback, validation messages, or hints.

Status Options

• "valid": Green checkmark icon, success message

• "invalid": Red warning icon, error message

• "idle": Default state, informational message

Dynamic Messages

Use textOutput() in the slot and renderText() in the server to create dynamic validation messages. Use update_calcite() to change the status/icon properties.

Value

An object of class calcite_component

References

Official Documentation

Examples

# Static message
calcite_input_message(
  "Username is available",
  status = "valid",
  icon = TRUE
)

# Dynamic message with textOutput
calcite_input_message(
  shiny::textOutput("validation_msg"),
  status = "invalid",
  icon = "exclamation-mark-circle",
  id = "msg"
)

# With input in a label
calcite_label(
  label = "Username",
  calcite_input_text(
    id = "username",
    placeholder = "Enter username"
  ),
  calcite_input_message(
    "Username must be 3-20 characters",
    status = "idle"
  )
)

calcite documentation built on March 3, 2026, 5:07 p.m.