example.json

{
    "_id": "c-05",
    "_parentId": "b-05",
    "_type": "component",
    "_component": "notepad",
    "_classes": "no-state",
    "_layout": "left",
    "title": "What's on Your Mind?",
    "displayTitle": "What's on Your Mind?",
    "body": "You've just covered a lot of information. Do you have any questions you'd like to ask your facilitator? Take a moment to gather your thoughts here. And don't worry--this won't be tracked. This is just for you.",
    "instruction": "Enter your thoughts in the text box.",
    "placeholder": "What are you thinking?",
    "btnText": "Clear Input",
    "_maxlength": 700
}

// In the "_globals" section of course.json, add the following _notepad section or a similar "ariaRegion" value
"_globals": {
    "_components": {
        "_notepad": {
            "ariaRegion": "This component is a text area intended to retain user input temporarily. Input is deleted at the end of the browser session or by slecting the clear input button.",
            "instruction": ""
        },