Large Option Lists
Enable search when dropdown has many options (10+).
Known Values
Let users type known values instead of scrolling through lists.
Multi-Selection
Allow selecting multiple items with search filtering.
When not to use
- For small, fixed lists (under 10 items)—use radio buttons or a simple select
- When exact matches are required—use a select dropdown
- For creating new entries—allow free text input without suggestions
- When network latency makes suggestions impractical