Change Oracle APEX Search Placeholder Text

I can't seem to figure out why, but my APEX page is showing "APEX.IG.SEARCH" as the search placeholder. How can I change this? I've looked through all of their docs and haven't found anything pointing to a fix.

If I have to, I can use JavaScript to change it, but wanted to see if there's an easier fix first. Also, on 5.0.4 of APEX

Apex placeholder text

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If I have to, I can use JavaScript to change it, but wanted to see if there's an easier fix first. Also, on 5.0.4 of APEX

Apex placeholder text

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

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asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

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If I have to, I can use JavaScript to change it, but wanted to see if there's an easier fix first. Also, on 5.0.4 of APEX

Apex placeholder text

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

If I have to, I can use JavaScript to change it, but wanted to see if there's an easier fix first. Also, on 5.0.4 of APEX

Apex placeholder text

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edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

edited Jan 2 at 4:37

Scott

2,00011421

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

asked Dec 31 '18 at 18:12

Almost_Ashleigh

579

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It is about *translating (Apex) messages" (https://docs.oracle.com/database/apex-18.2/HTMDB/translating-messages.htm#HTMDB14004). Search that page for APEX.IG.SEARCH; you'll find it under the Interactive Grid Messages Requiring Translation section (which is quite long).

So, what to do about it and how to change it?

while in App Builder, open your application

navigate to its shared components

in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages

click "Create text message" and set
- Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
- Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
- Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
- Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"

Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

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So, what to do about it and how to change it?

while in App Builder, open your application

navigate to its shared components

in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages

click "Create text message" and set
- Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
- Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
- Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
- Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"

Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

answered Jan 1 at 9:16

Littlefoot

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So, what to do about it and how to change it?

while in App Builder, open your application

navigate to its shared components

in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages

click "Create text message" and set
- Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
- Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
- Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
- Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"

Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

answered Jan 1 at 9:16

Littlefoot

24.3k71634

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So, what to do about it and how to change it?

while in App Builder, open your application

navigate to its shared components

in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages

click "Create text message" and set
- Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
- Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
- Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
- Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"

Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

answered Jan 1 at 9:16

Littlefoot

24.3k71634

So, what to do about it and how to change it?

while in App Builder, open your application

navigate to its shared components

in there, go to the Globalization section and click Text messages

click "Create text message" and set
- Name: APEX.IG.SEARCH
- Language: leave it as is (English, probably)
- Used in JavaScript: leave it as is (Yes)
- Text: put your own message in here; for example, "Enter search criteria and push the GO button"

Apply changes

If you run the page now, you should see the new text in the Interactive Grid Search's field.

answered Jan 1 at 9:16

Littlefoot

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