selectize.js
A jQuery-based hybrid of a textbox and select box with autocomplete, tagging, and keyboard navigation.
What is selectize.js?
Selectize.js is a jQuery-based UI control that blends a textbox and a select box into a single, interactive component. It provides autocomplete, tagging capabilities, and native-feeling keyboard navigation, solving the need for flexible, user-friendly input fields in web forms. It's designed to handle dynamic options, remote data loading, and item creation seamlessly.
Frontend developers and web designers building forms that require advanced select inputs, such as tagging interfaces, contact lists, country selectors, or any scenario where users need to choose from or create multiple options.
Developers choose Selectize.js for its clean API, extensibility via plugins, and smart features like diacritics support and remote data loading. It offers a polished, native-like experience out of the box while remaining lightweight and customizable compared to heavier UI frameworks.
Overview
Selectize is the hybrid of a textbox and <select> box. It's jQuery based, and it has autocomplete and native-feeling keyboard navigation; useful for tagging, contact lists, etc.
Use Cases
Best For
- Building tagging interfaces for blogs or social platforms
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