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Autocomplete (control type) in Jitterbit App Builder

The Autocomplete control type lets users quickly fill in a field by choosing from values that were already entered in that column. For example, a Ship City field using autocomplete suggests cities that were previously entered for other orders, so users don't have to type the full city name or maintain a separate list of valid cities.

When a user edits a field configured with autocomplete, App Builder shows a dropdown list of values already stored in that column, filtered as the user types. Unlike a List control, Autocomplete doesn't require a separate list object to supply the dropdown's values: it can pull matching values directly from the column itself, or from a specific data object if one is configured.

Set up an Autocomplete control

To change an existing control to use the Autocomplete control type:

  1. Navigate to the page containing the control.
  2. Click the hamburger icon to open the action drawer, then select Live Designer.
  3. Click the control in the page view to select it. The live designer shows edit options for that control.

  4. In the Control Properties tab, change the Control Type field to Autocomplete:

    Autocomplete control type

  5. Click Save.

Refresh the page to confirm the update. The control now shows a dropdown list populated with values previously entered in that column.

To add a new control using the Autocomplete control type instead of changing an existing one, use the control wizard and select Autocomplete as the Control Type.

Matching types

Autocomplete supports three matching options for filtering the dropdown:

  • Any: Shows all entries containing the typed characters.
  • Exact: Shows only entries that exactly match the typed text.
  • Starts With: Shows only entries that start with the typed text.