What android:inputType should I use for entering an IP Address and hostname?

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AngryHacker picture AngryHacker · Dec 28, 2011 · Viewed 43.9k times · Source

I am building a small Android app where the user will enter an IP address or a hostname into an EditText widget. 90% of the time they will be entering an IP address, the rest of the time - a hostname.

So naturally, I want to make it easy for them to enter an IP address, but the ability to switch to alpha numerics for hostname entry is important.

I can't seem to find a good inputType. The numberDecimal initially seemed like a good shot, but it only allows one dot.

Ideally, I'd like to start with a standard keyboard that had the ?123 button pressed.

How do I get there?

Answer

Bodacious picture Bodacious · Feb 3, 2014

Try using android:inputType="number", but also set android:digits="0123456789.". Works for me.

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