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    The name for a search field where, as you type, the combo box shrinks?

    Hi folks! I lost my web link to this amazing guide to how to create a search field where as you type into it, the list of possible matches in the combo box shrinks. As a result you rarely have to type the full search before you see the data you wanted. Is there a particular name for this kind of search, or would anyone perhaps have the link to the guide on how to make this?

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    This should be automatic without you doing anything.

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    I understand why Ranman wrote that but I think you mean something like this - its from allen Browne's site:
    http://allenbrowne.com/AppFindAsUType.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by ridders52 View Post
    I understand why Ranman wrote that but I think you mean something like this - its from allen Browne's site:
    http://allenbrowne.com/AppFindAsUType.html
    Yeah that's what I was looking for, thank you!

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    If in doubt, always go to Allen's site. If its not there, its probably not worth bothering with!
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