Modern Text/Number input option for Numerical Onscreen keyboard for phones

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Posted on by Ashuri

It would be nice if the modern controls were able to pull up the native numerical keyboard on Android/iOS, on the Number Input it should be default, and an option for the Text Input as well.

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Sunil Kumar Pashikanti

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Hi @Ashuri,

If you go with Classic TextInput (Format = Number)
This approach does successfully trigger the native numeric keyboard on most mobile devices, but you lose the benefits and behavior of modern controls.

Summary of what you lose using Classic TextInput

Feature	Modern Controls	Classic TextInput
Native mobile keyboard	❌ (not guaranteed)	✅
Modern styling	✅	❌
Built‑in numeric validation	✅	❌ (manual work)
Precision control	✅	❌
Min/Max enforcement	✅	❌
Stepper buttons	✅	❌
Modern accessibility	High	Lower
Integration with Modern Forms	Full	Limited

So Classic TextInput gives you the keyboard, but loses everything else modern.

If your top priority is:
“Get numeric keyboard on phones”
→ Use Classic TextInput today.

If your priority is:
“Have numeric mobile keyboard + modern features in one control”
→ Build a custom PCF, knowing:

You can implement 90–95% of modern control features
You will not get perfect visual or behavioral parity
But you will gain full control over input behaviors.

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In Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas apps), modern input controls currently have limitations when it comes to triggering the native numeric keyboard on mobile (Android/iOS).

Current Behavior

Modern Text Input → does NOT reliably trigger numeric keyboard

Modern Number Input → may still show full keyboard in some cases

Behavior depends on control type + platform + mode

This is a known limitation, not a configuration issue.

Workarounds (Best Options)

Use Classic Text Input (Most Reliable)

Switch to classic control:

Format = Number

Triggers numeric keypad on mobile

Most consistent across devices

Use InputMode Property (If available)

For modern controls:

InputMode = Numeric

Works in some scenarios, but:

Not fully reliable across devices

Validation-Based Approach

If keyboard can’t be controlled:

Allow input

Validate:

IsNumeric(TextInput1.Text)

Ensures only numbers are accepted

Best UX Approach (Enterprise Apps)

Combine:

Classic input (for keyboard behavior)

Modern styling (for UI consistency)

Thanks
Manish

Visit my blog : https://powerappbuilder.blogspot.com/

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