Search Field
Also called search input
Learn how to implement effective search fields in your web applications. Discover best practices for search input design, real-time suggestions, and accessibility.
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Overview
Usage
A search can be used in the following cases:
- Global search on a website
- Reduce the number of results in a list (ex: dropdown with a list of elements)
Usually used in combination with autocomplete
Search Field Considerations
- Use
<input type="search">instead of<input type="text">—it improves browser behavior for search interactions. - Include a "clear" button in search fields for usability.
- Consider autocomplete functionality to help users refine queries faster.
- Ensure that hitting Enter submits the search or triggers a relevant action.
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