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The user may select an item from the auto-suggest box by either:
using the mouse, or
by using the Up and Down keys.
A search is performed after either:
selecting a suggestion,
clicking the search button, or
hitting the Enter key.
Clicking Esc will exit the auto-suggest box and return the focus to the search bar.
Clicking outside the auto-suggest box will close it.
Recent
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and Popular Searches (optional)
When an empty search field is in focus, a list of recent or popular/trending suggestions may be displayed, enabling the user to perform a quick search.
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