javascript code to implement incremental search

Question

i want when user type a word in text box then all the words starting from that word shold be populated and we can select one of them

Answer 1

Do you mean autocomplete?

http://www.javascript-examples.com/autocomplete-demo/

Answer 2

How-To (no code included)

1. Implement an Event Handler on the text box to listen for a value changed event.

2. In the Event Handler, make an AJAX call to the server (assuming you have a web service that will return the results) with the partial word.

3. Parse the results returned from the AJAX call and place them in a DIV just below the text box, allowing the user to select the correct one.

4. Show the results DIV.

You'll have to show a little bit of effort on your part before I help you actually write the code. I've just included the theoretical steps behind implement that style of text box.

Answer 3

There are several examples in this Smashing Magazine article under section 10: "Auto-Complete Examples and Demos."

Answer 4

Here are the best implementations I have come across...

• AutoComplete from phpguru.org
• WICK AutoComplete
• Script.aculo.us Autocompleter
• BComplete Autosuggest Script
• Autocompletition from Wiseguysonly
• Autocomplete Control from Momche
• AutoSuggest from Brand Spanking New
• Ajax dynamic list
• AutoSuggest from Gadgetopia
• XMLHttpRequest Autocomplete
• Capxous Framework