Fonts have an important place in the UI of an Android app. The right usage of custom fonts can make your app more appealing to users. Let’s learn how to add custom fonts in Jetpack Compose. Firstly download your custom font and its varieties such as regular, medium, bold, etc. Then under the res directory…
Shadows can be a great way to add visual depth to your UI, and Jetpack Compose makes it easy to apply them to your text. In this Android tutorial, let’s learn how to add shadows to Text in Jetpack Compose. You can use the shadow parameter of the Text and then apply a shadow using…
Text is a very important composable to display text while developing the UI of your Android app. In this blog post let’s learn how to make text bold in Jetpack Compose. To style the text in a Compose function, we can use various parameters of the Text composable. The text composable has a fontWeight parameter…
Jetpack Compose simplifies the UI development process by allowing developers to build UI components declaratively in Kotlin. Even though text can be added directly to a Compose function, it’s recommended to add text in the strings.xml file for localization and translation purposes. A Text composable is a UI component for displaying text on the screen….
In Android apps, it’s common to have text that responds to user interactions, such as clicking or tapping. In this Android development tutorial, let’s learn how to make text clickable in Jetpack Compose. Usually, the text components of an app are non-clickable by default. Sometimes, you may want to add clickable text because of UI…
Styling text is a fundamental part of any mobile app development. In Android Jetpack Compose, the process of styling text is done through Composable functions. In this blog post, let’s learn how to apply multiple colors to single Text in Jetpack Compose. The default Text composable function in Jetpack Compose doesn’t allow us to add…
The text selection is a useful feature that allows users to highlight and copy text from a document, webpage, or other sources. In this blog post, let’s learn how to make text selectable in Jetpack Compose. To start with, we’ll define a Composable function that displays a block of text using the Text component. By…
Creating a secure and functional password input field is a common need in mobile app development. Jetpack Compose provides a simple yet robust way to accomplish this. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use the TextField composable to create a password input field. You’ll discover how to handle different keyboard options and apply…
Text fields are crucial UI elements in any mobile application. They allow users to input data, like usernames, passwords, or search queries. Proper styling helps users understand the purpose of each field. One way to enhance your text fields is by adding icons. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to add…
TextField is a crucial element in UI design. Not only does it allow user input, but it also significantly impacts the look and feel of an application. Adding and customizing borders can elevate the visual appeal of these fields. In this guide, we’ll go through the steps to add a basic border to a TextField…
TextFields are indispensable UI elements when you’re developing Android apps. They offer a way for users to enter data, and labels make these TextFields even more user-friendly. Labels help users understand what type of input is expected. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a label to a TextField in Android Jetpack Compose. Why…
Adding hint text to a TextField can significantly improve user experience. It guides users on what they need to enter in the input field. In this enhanced tutorial, we’ll cover how to add hint text or placeholder text to a TextField in Android Jetpack Compose, step by step. What Is Hint Text and Why It…