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Searchable dropdown field

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The searchable dropdown field editor provides a way to use keyword searches to filter down a large list of values that are set in the list values properties text box.

The type of dropdown displayed will depend on whether multiple selection is allowed.

Single selections allow a single value to be searched for and set – very similar to a standard dropdown menu, but with the addition of support for searches.

When multiple selection is, set each value selected is added as box with a cross icon which allows items to be removed from the list.

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Settings

Setting nameSummary
NameA text label to identify the field in an entry.
Field IDA sanitised name to be used by the API.
Allow multiple items to be selectedAllows an author to select multiple items in the tree.
Read onlyPrevents authors from editing the field in the entry editor.

Supported validation

This field editor supports the following validation methods:

Properties

Common properties

Property nameSummary
Placeholder textThe placeholder property provides a short hint describing the expected value of a field, in the case of the searchable dropdown this value will set the default text.
Content guidelinesProvides guidance to an author for the expected content that the field should contain.

List values

This property expects a comma separated list of values that are to be displayed in the dropdown. List items can be ordered using drag and drop.

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