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Searchable dropdown

The searchable dropdown field editor provides a way to use keyword searches to filter down a large list of values that are set in the list values properties text box.

The type of dropdown displayed will depend on whether multiple selection is allowed. Single selections allow a single value to be searched for and set, very similar to a standard dropdown menu but with the addition of support for searches.

When multiple selection is set each value selected is added as box with a cross icon which allows items to be removed from the list.




Setting nameSummary
Name A text label to identify the field in an entry.
Field ID A sanitised name to be used by the API.
Allow multiple items to be selected Allows an author to select multiple items in the tree.

Supported validation

This field editor supports the following validation methods.


Common properties

Property nameSummary
Placeholder text The placeholder property provides a short hint describing the expected value of a field, in the case of the searchable dropdown this value will set the default text.

List values


e.g. Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple