On Wednesday, September 05, 2007 1:09 PM Jörn Zaefferer said: > http://jquery.bassistance.de/autocomplete/
I'm confused by this plugin. Is it meant to restrict the input to a predefined list of options ONLY or should it also allow new entries along with a predefined list (or both)? I'm just coming into this thread so hopefully this hasn't already been mentioned. I didn't see it in the Known Issues section on your site. Depending on the answer to my first question I think there is a big usability flaw in this. When typing an option that doesn't have a match the autocomplete list stays open and active. This shouldn't be the case. For example, on the demo page, typing "Lo" selects "Lockbourne" but typing "Los" doesn't dismiss the list. "Lockbourne" is still highlighted. If I press tab (to go to the next field in the form), "Lockbourne" is entered into the field. This is confusing and frustrating. It's very difficult to enter a value other than what is in the list. If this plugin is meant to restrict form input (in text fields) to a predefined list I would suggest that it be modified just a little. When someone starts typing something that is not in the list it would be great if the autocomplete box responded that it is aware of what's happening. The list should be replaced with a warning like: "That is not a valid entry.", "That option is not available.", "Invalid option", "Option unavailable" etc. Regards, Chris.
