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The example in the docs shows that it is possible to use a the title of a field for the placeholder (which can be localized): https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/reference-tca/main/en-us/ColumnsConfig/Type/textDefault.html#placeholder

Link was broken, see https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/reference-tca/main/en-us/ColumnsConfig/CommonProperties/Placeholder.html

As far as I know, it is not possible to use localized string notation (e.g. with LLL:EXT:... notation) for the placeholder or the default value .

But, especially when using flexforms, you might often not be using database tables / fields for the fields and there are other fields where it would make sense to show a localized placeholder or a localized default text string .

<settings.msgAfterEmailSent>
  <TCEforms>
    <label>...</label>
      <config>
        <type>text</type>
        <!-- it is not possible to localize placeholder -->
        <!-- 
        <placeholder>LLL:EXT:studipol/Resources/Private/Language/locallang.xlf:settings.msgAfterEmailSent</placeholder>
        -->
        <placeholder>You should receive a confirmation email from us in a few minutes. Please check your spam folder, if not.</placeholder>
        <rows>2</rows>
      </config>
   </TCEforms>
</settings.msgAfterEmailSent>

Versions¶

• using TYPO3 11.5.18