# Type Ahead

A text field that offers values from a provided value list, filtering the list as the user starts typing.

![Type ahead](/files/F222Liqj3YlcwG7jAuPo)

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## Table of contents

* [Type ahead properties](#type-ahead-properties)
* [Type ahead events](#type-ahead-events)
* [Type ahead API](#type-ahead-api)

## Type ahead properties

Type ahead properties can be found [here](/reference/servoyextensions/ui-components/input-control/type-ahead.md#properties).

## Type ahead events

Type ahead events can be found [here](/reference/servoyextensions/ui-components/input-control/type-ahead.md#events).

## Type ahead API

Type ahead API methods can be found [here](/reference/servoyextensions/ui-components/input-control/type-ahead.md#api).

## Related Articles

The following articles are recommended for additional reading

* [Type Ahead Reference Documentation](/reference/servoyextensions/ui-components/input-control/type-ahead.md)
* [Styling and Themes](/guides/develop/application-design/styling-and-themes.md)
* [Scripting the UI](/guides/develop/programming-guide/scripting-the-ui.md)


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