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Autocomplete JavaScript API
Documents an autocomplete experience with input value, query state, open panel state, sources, collections, keyboard navigation, detached mode, loading or stalled state, and result rendering as the user types.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typeahead | Choose typeahead when live result hits should appear as the user types and the result set can update safely before explicit submit. | Typing changes the query and schedules live lookup only when the minimum length and privacy rules allow it. | Algolia documents as-you-type autocomplete state, sources, collections, keyboard behavior, and loading or stalled state. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Typeahead vs autocomplete vs search suggestions vs basic search
Algolia documents query state, open panel state, sources, collections, loading or stalled state, and keyboard behavior for as-you-type experiences.
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Publisher: Algolia. Last checked: .