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Carbon Design System Combo Box
Documents combo box as a dropdown/listbox hybrid where users type into a field to find matching options, clear text, select one option, and optionally enter a custom value when the implementation permits values outside the predefined list.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combobox | Choose a combobox when a single field controls a popup of allowed or suggested values. | The combobox element owns or controls its popup with aria-controls when the popup is available. | Carbon documents typing into a combo box field to find matching options, selecting an option, clearing text, and permitting custom values only when appropriate. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Carbon Design System. Last checked: .