What does placeholder mean

Question

I need a gist on what placeholder is and how it works

Answer 1

It's gives a clue to the user on what is expected to be filled in the textbox

Answer 2

Nana Kay
The placeholder attribute specifies a short hint that describes the expected value of a input field / textarea.

The short hint is displayed in the field before the user enters a value.

Answer 3

hi Nana Kay
a placeholder is text in the box which often gives the user a prompt like “password” and dissapears when they enter anything
see below...
https://code.sololearn.com/WqKtaRVblN5D/?ref=app