# EuiHelperTextComponent

**Type:** component

<p>A helper text component that provides supplementary information for form fields or UI elements.
Displays descriptive text to guide users in completing forms or understanding interface elements.</p>
<h3>Basic helper text</h3>
<b>Example :</b><div><pre class="line-numbers"><code class="language-html">&lt;eui-label&gt;Password&lt;/eui-label&gt;
&lt;eui-input-text type=&quot;password&quot;&gt;&lt;/eui-input-text&gt;
&lt;eui-helper-text&gt;Must be at least 8 characters&lt;/eui-helper-text&gt;</code></pre></div><h3>Accessibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>Should be associated with form controls using aria-describedby</li>
<li>Provides context without being intrusive</li>
<li>Text is readable by screen readers</li>
</ul>
<h3>Notes</h3>
<ul>
<li>Use for hints, format requirements, or additional context</li>
<li>Keep text concise and actionable</li>
<li>Combine with eui-feedback-message for validation errors</li>
</ul>


**Selector:** `eui-helper-text`

**Standalone:** false
