DiffableTextViews
An open source package for as-you-type formatting in SwiftUI.

Features
|
Feature |
Description |
:keyboard: |
Responsive |
Formats text as you type |
:magic_wand: |
Automagical |
Binds text to appropriate types |
 |
Proper |
Validates and autocorrects |
:hammer_and_wrench: |
Versatile |
Uses snapshots and attributes |
:running_man: |
Performant |
O(n) differentiation algorithms |
:desert_island: |
Standalone |
Uses no remote dependencies |
:open_book: |
Open |
100% transparent |
Installation
How to install this package.
Xcode (SPM)
- Select https://github.com/oscbyspro/DiffableTextViews
- Select a VERSIONED release (5.0.0)
Package.swift
.package(url: "https://github.com/oscbyspro/DiffableTextViews", from: "5.0.0"),
Requirements
Version |
Swift |
iOS |
iPadOS |
Mac Catalyst |
tvOS |
5.0.0+ |
5.7+ |
15.0+ |
15.0+ |
15.0+ |
15.0+ |
Apps
The example app provides quick-and-easy-to-use customization tools.
Number |
Pattern |
 |
 |
Installation
Download this package and compile/run it with Xcode.
Views
DiffableTextField
A text field that binds values and formats them as you type.
Features
|
Feature |
Description |
📱 |
SwiftUI |
Value, style, done |
:mountain: |
Environment |
Uses environment values |
 |
Focus |
Supports SwiftUI.FocusState |
Environment
environment(\.locale, _:)
environment(\.layoutDirection, _:)
diffableTextViews_autocorrectionDisabled(_:)
diffableTextViews_font(_:)
diffableTextViews_foregroundColor(_:)
diffableTextViews_multilineTextAlignment(_:)
diffableTextViews_onSubmit(_:)
diffableTextViews_submitLabel(_:)
diffableTextViews_textContentType(_:)
diffableTextViews_textFieldStyle(_:)
diffableTextViews_textInputAutocapitalization(_:)
diffableTextViews_tint(_:)
diffableTextViews_toolbarDoneButton(_:)
Styles
A style that binds localized numbers using various formats.
Features
|
Feature |
Description |
:coin: |
Values |
Decimal, Double, (U)Int(8-64) |
 |
Optional |
Standard and optional values |
🎨 |
Formats |
Number, currency and percent |
:bricks: |
Bounds |
Clamps values to bounds |
:bow_and_arrow: |
Precision |
Up to 38 digits of precision |
:national_park: |
Locales |
Supports Foundation.Locale |
 |
Bilingual |
Accepts local and ASCII input |
Examples

import DiffableTextViews
import SwiftUI
//*============================================================================*
// MARK: * Number [...]
//*============================================================================*
struct ContentView: View {
typealias Amount = Decimal // Decimal, Double, (U)Int(8-64), Optional<T>
//=------------------------------------------------------------------------=
@State var amount = 0 as Amount
@State var currencyCode = "SEK"
@State var locale = Locale(identifier: "sv_SE")
//=------------------------------------------------------------------------=
var body: some View {
DiffableTextField(value: $amount) {
.currency(code: currencyCode)
// .bounds((0 as Amount)...) // autocorrects while view is in focus
// .precision(integer: 1..., fraction: 2) // default is appropriate
// .locale(Locale(identifier: "en_US")).constant() // ignores sv_SE
}
.environment(\.locale, locale)
.diffableTextViews_font(.body.monospaced())
.diffableTextViews_keyboardType(.decimalPad)
}
}
A style that processes characters laid out in custom patterns.
Features
|
Feature |
Description |
 |
Pattern |
Characters are laid out as described by a pattern |
:chess_pawn: |
Placeholders |
Placeholders represent not-yet-assigned values |
:fist_raised: |
Independance |
Supports multiple placeholders with different rules |
 |
Invisibility |
Pattern suffix can easily be \.hidden() |
Examples

import DiffableTextViews
import SwiftUI
//*============================================================================*
// MARK: * Pattern [...]
//*============================================================================*
struct ContentView: View {
typealias Number = String // Array<Character>
//=------------------------------------------------------------------------=
@State var number = Number("123456789")
//=------------------------------------------------------------------------=
var body: some View {
DiffableTextField(value: $number) {
.pattern("+## (###) ###-##-##")
.placeholders("#") { $0.isASCII && $0.isNumber }
// .hidden(true) // hides pattern beyond last real value
// .equals(()) // skips comparisons and discards changes
}
.diffableTextViews_font(.body.monospaced())
.diffableTextViews_keyboardType(.numberPad)
}
}
WrapperTextStyle(s) (Source, Tests)
Decorative styles that modify the behavior of their content.
DiffableTextViews
An open source package for as-you-type formatting in SwiftUI.
Features
Installation
How to install this package.
Xcode (SPM)
Package.swift
Requirements
Apps
The example app provides quick-and-easy-to-use customization tools.
Installation
Download this package and compile/run it with Xcode.
Views
DiffableTextField
A text field that binds values and formats them as you type.
Features
Environment
Styles
NumberTextStyle (Source, Tests)
A style that binds localized numbers using various formats.
Features
Examples
PatternTextStyle (Source, Tests)
A style that processes characters laid out in custom patterns.
Features
Examples
WrapperTextStyle(s) (Source, Tests)
Decorative styles that modify the behavior of their content.