# WinUI MaskedInput Overview

The **RadMaskedInput** controls formats and constrains text to a predefined pattern or a pattern you define. They provide input validation and masks, such as date, IP Address, SSN, phone number, digits, currency and decimals.

![WinUI RadMaskedInput RadMaskedInput Overview](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/assets/234fbeaf8af96514cec300e9df23aedb/radmaskedinput-overview.png)

## Key Features

This is a list with short descriptions of the top-of-the-line features of Telerik's **RadMaskedInput** controls.

* **Rich set of mask types**: The masked input control allows you to define a mask rule that restricts the entered value. You can find more about this and the available tokens in the [Mask Types](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/mask-types/overview) section.

* **Prompt Character**: The [PromptChar](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/features/promptchar) character will be displayed in the **RadMaskedInput** controls for any mask position that the user has not filled in yet.

* **Value Format**: The [ValueFormat](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/mask-types/text) allows you to control whether the value can also hold literals and prompt characters. Only available in the **RadMaskedTextInput** and **RadMaskedIPInput** controls.

* **Keyboard Support**:  In addition to the standard keyboard input, the RadMaskedInput controls deliver the convenience of desktop applications with support for arrow-key navigation.

* **Globalization Support**: Full [globalization support](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/features/globalization) is provided out-of-the-box through the **Culture** property of the **RadMaskedInput** controls.

> tip Get started with the controls with the [Getting Started](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/getting-started) help article that shows how to use them in a basic scenario.

## Telerik UI for WinUI Support and Learning Resources

* [Telerik UI for WinUI MaskedInput Homepage](https://www.telerik.com/winui/maskedinput)
* [Get Started with the Telerik UI for WinUI MaskedInput](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/getting-started)
* [Telerik UI for WinUI API Reference](https://docs.telerik.com/devtools/winui/api/)
* [Getting Started with Telerik UI for WinUI Components](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/getting-started/first-steps-nuget)
* [Telerik UI for WinUI MaskedInput Forums](https://www.telerik.com/forums/winui)

## See Also

* [Getting Started](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/getting-started)
* [Key Properties](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radmaskedinput/features/key-properties)