Type to filter a long list, then pick one value.
When to use
Choosing from hundreds of records: people, suppliers, customers, products.
Best practices
- The field shows the chosen record the way people recognise it.
- Offer a clear button when the value is optional.
- Say “No matches” when the filter finds nothing, and offer to create the record when that makes sense.
Avoid
- Short lists. Use a pop-up button.
- Free text with suggestions. Use autocomplete.