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Description
Live search is a type of Search where each character that the user enters or deletes runs the search query. This type of search is usually suitable for small-medium databases.
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The searched string will be highlighted in bold within the list of results.
The results are displayed in the results list according to the existing sort method.
Where the items list items are is arranged in a hierarchical tree, :
the search results
will also be presented in
the same hierarchical view
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the user will be able to search on all hierarchies, unless otherwise specified.
If the results are presented in a hierarchical view, all sections will be auto-expanded to show the searched items.
Example of a hierarchical view in the results list:
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Where needed (and possible), consider presenting the number of results in a prominent area, particularly for larger or more complex results lists.
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Results Loading Time
The system should mitigate long loading times.
Less than 0.1 seconds: no loader is needed.
0.1 - 5 seconds: use a circular Progress Indicator with the text Searching <Categories>...
More than 5 seconds: this loading time is too long for Live Search → use Search with Auto-Suggest instead.
(Optional) Delay trigger of initial search until at least 3 characters have been entered to improve performance.
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Interaction
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Initial state |  |
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Click on the Text Field |  |
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Enter first letter |  |
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Enter next letters |  |
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Clear all |  |
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Validations and errors
There are no validations on the search string.
No results found
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The results area will clearly state that no results were found.
The text will say No <items> were found. For example No categories were found or No employees were found.
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Don’t use when the query is applied to a complex or large database that will cause a long loading time → use Search with Auto-Suggest (coming soon).
Automatic focus
Use auto-focus on the search field to aid the user in conducting a fast search, and to reduce clicks. Make sure to use it under these conditions:
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General
In case the list is the
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main component presented in the area or section of the interface
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(e.g. in a filter panel or in a modal window
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The list is presented upon request, e.g. on clicking to open filter panel, or clicking to open modal window.
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Hierarchical tree view vs. simple list
Where the list items are arranged in a hierarchical tree, the search results may be presented in either the same hierarchical view or as a simple list. Select the most appropriate type:
If the search is expected to produce a single result → a simple list may be sufficient.
Use hierarchical tree view when:
the search is expected to produce multiple results
several results may have a similar name and the parent category may help in differentiating between results
the parent category may be searched itself
), the focus will be set to the search field automatically to aid the user in conducting a fast search.
Accessibility compliance
Unless otherwise specified, see our general compliance information in Fundamentals - Accessibility.
Design
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Zeplin link
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Screen thumbnail
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See Search
Code
See Search