The AutoComplete is similar to the Google Suggest feature. It provides the front-end
logic for text-entry suggestion and completion functionality. As one types in text
into the text box, they will get several suggestions for "auto completing" the text.
Use When -
- The suggestions can be pulled from a manageable set of data.
- The input item
can be entered in multiple ways.
- The input item can be matched with a specific
data item in the system.
- Speed and accuracy of entry is an important goal.
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The total number of items would be too large or inconvenient for displaying in a
standard drop down box.