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Search-as-you-type field type
Documents the search_as_you_type field for as-you-type completion, including generated shingle and prefix subfields designed for efficient prefix matching while users enter text.
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. | Elastic documents a search_as_you_type field optimized for prefix matching as users enter text. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Elastic. Last checked: .