In this article, I will be explaining and implementing how to change Flutter textfield cursor color, also explaining why it is used in Flutter textfield. I will be implementing the customization of Flutter textfield cursor color step by step so you have a detailed knowledge of the implementation of Flutter textfield cursor color when this article ends. Now without consuming anymore of your valuable time, let’s start implementing the customization Flutter textfield cursor color in Flutter app.
What is Flutter Textfield Cursor Color?
Before implementing Flutter textfield cursor color, first understand what Flutter textfield cursor is, Flutter textfield cursor specifies the current position/location where the input will be inserted in the Flutter textfield. Don’t worry, I will now start implementing it using a proper example so you have a better understanding of what that cursor means and how to change Flutter textfield cursor color.
Default Flutter Textfield Cursor Color
Let’s see what the default Flutter textfield cursor color is. For that, you don’t have to specify anything, just implement the Flutter textfield. See the below code:
TextField()
Change Flutter Textfield Cursor Color
Let’s see how to change Flutter textfield cursor color. For that, you have to use the cursor color constructor of the Flutter textfield. See the below code:
cursorColor: Colors.red
Beautiful Flutter Textfield Source Code
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
void main() {
runApp(const MyApp());
}
class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {
const MyApp({Key? key}) : super(key: key);
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return MaterialApp(
debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
home: Homepage(),
);
}
}
class Homepage extends StatelessWidget {
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return SafeArea(
child: Scaffold(
body: Center(
child: Padding(
padding: EdgeInsets.symmetric(horizontal: 40),
child: TextField(
style: TextStyle(color: Colors.green),
cursorColor: Colors.green,
decoration: InputDecoration(
prefixIcon: Icon(
Icons.email,
color: Colors.green,
),
suffixIcon: Icon(
Icons.visibility,
color: Colors.green,
),
labelText: 'Enter your email',
labelStyle: TextStyle(color: Colors.green.withOpacity(.8)),
enabledBorder: OutlineInputBorder(
borderSide: BorderSide(color: Colors.green),
borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(30).copyWith(
bottomRight: Radius.circular(0),
topLeft: Radius.circular(0))),
focusedBorder: OutlineInputBorder(
borderSide: BorderSide(color: Colors.green),
borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(30).copyWith(
bottomRight: Radius.circular(0),
topLeft: Radius.circular(0)))),
))),
));
}
}Conclusion
That’s all for this article, hope you enjoyed it and have learnt how to change Flutter textfield cursor color. Implement it in your Flutter app and share your feedback with me. I would be looking forward for your valuable response. I encourage you to have a look at my other posts on amazing Flutter widgets, beautiful Flutter templates, and amazing Flutter animations. Thanks for reading.
