The symbols in an input mask that are replaced as the user types data into the field are called ________ characters.
A) masked
B) placeholder
C) data
D) layout

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Placeholder characters are symbols in an input mask that indicate where the user should input data, and are replaced with the user's actual input as they type. Masked characters, on the other hand, remain constant and display as part of the input field (e.g. parentheses for phone numbers). Data and layout characters aren't typically used in input masks.

The Symbols in an Input Mask That Are Replaced as the User