Autocomplete.
Suggests complete values as a person types.
See it in context
What it is
Autocomplete predicts suitable values from the current input. Accepting a suggestion reduces typing, while the field should retain a predictable way to keep or edit manually entered text.
When to use it
Make suggestion matching clear and never replace the user’s input without acceptance.
Know the difference
Search results are destinations or content; autocomplete suggestions complete the field’s value.
Across platforms
Web
Native input and select controls use browser-provided picker UI; the exact presentation differs across browsers and devices.
iOS · iPadOS
Pickers can appear inline, as wheels, or inside a compact presentation. Choose a style that fits the amount of space and the value being selected.
Android
Use the Android or Material selector appropriate to the value. Calendar and time selection commonly have dedicated dialog presentations.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.