The Autocomplete field lets users search and select from a predefined list of options as they type.
As users enter text, the field automatically filters and displays matching options, making it faster and easier to find what they’re looking for.
How to set up an Autocomplete field
Go to:
Edit → Pre-Entry: FormsClick + Add Field
Scroll to Custom Fields → Autocomplete
Fill out the following:
Field Label – The name of the field shown to users
Placeholder – Helper text inside the field
Options – Enter each option on a new line
Optional: Allow “Other” responses
Enable the “Other” option to let users type a custom response if their answer isn’t listed.
How it looks to users
A user typing “Uni…”
Dropdown showing filtered results like:
United States
United Kingdom
Cursor selecting one option
Alt text (for accessibility):
“User typing into an autocomplete field with matching country options appearing in a dropdown.”
Passing additional values with each option
You can store hidden values (like IDs or codes) alongside each option—without displaying them to users.
Example use case
You want users to select a country name, but also store its country code.
How to format options
Add the value before the label, separated by a comma:
US,United States
CA,Canada
MX,Mexico
How it works
Users see: United States
Your export includes: United States + US
This is especially helpful for integrations or organizing your data.
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