Question 1

How do I customize the colors and fonts in react-native-multiple-select?

Accepted Answer

Use style props like tagTextColor, itemTextColor, and fontFamily from the extensive props table. For example, set tagBorderColor to change selected item borders, and apply custom styles via styleDropdownMenu for the dropdown.

Question 2

What's the difference between react-native-multiple-select and react-native-picker-select?

Accepted Answer

react-native-multiple-select offers more features like search filtering, multi-select modes, and dynamic item addition, while react-native-picker-select is simpler and more basic. Choose based on need for customization versus minimalism.

Question 3

How can I add new items on the fly in react-native-multiple-select?

Accepted Answer

Enable the canAddItems prop and handle the onAddItem callback to update your items list. Users can type and add items via the return key, but you must manage the state updates externally.

Question 4

Does react-native-multiple-select support TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention TypeScript support, and the package likely lacks built-in type definitions, requiring manual typing or community contributions for TypeScript projects.

Question 5

How to fix scrolling problems when using react-native-multiple-select inside a ScrollView?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the fixedHeight prop or adjust layout nesting, as noted in the documentation. Consider using alternative scroll containers or custom styles to mitigate conflicts.

Question 6

Is react-native-multiple-select actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the maintainer has indicated limited availability in the important notice, suggesting reliance on community contributions and potential stagnation in updates or bug fixes.

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