Address Autocomplete & Mandatory Search Bar
Enhancing user experience and ensuring accurate data entry, the Address Autocomplete and Mandatory Search Bar features streamline address input in forms and surveys. These features help prevent errors and improve efficiency by auto-filling address fields and enforcing valid selections.
Key Features
1. Auto-Complete Address Behavior
- When enabled, the selected address auto-populates relevant fields such as Street, City, Zip Code, State, and Country.
- Users can complete forms faster with fewer manual inputs.
2. Mandatory Search Bar
- Enabled: Users must select an address from autocomplete suggestions before proceeding.
- Disabled: Users can manually enter an address without selecting from autocomplete.
- Ensures consistency and accuracy in address input.
3. Improvements
- Faster and more accurate address entry.
- Minimizes errors by enforcing valid address selection.
- Provides customization options to enable or disable these features as needed.
How to Use
Enabling Address Autocomplete and Mandatory Search Bar
1. Navigate to Forms or Surveys settings.
2. Locate the Address Field Element.
3. Toggle Enable Auto-Complete Address to ON.
(Optional) Toggle Mandatory Search Bar to ON if you want users to select only from suggested addresses.
4. Save the settings and test the form to ensure the fields auto-populate correctly.
Customizing the Address Field Display
- Users can choose to hide subfields (Street, City, etc.) and rely solely on the search bar.
- Alternatively, they can display all subfields while keeping the autocomplete functionality active.
Benefits
- Efficiency: Reduces manual input and speeds up form completion.
- Accuracy: Ensures addresses are correctly formatted and valid.
- Customization: Allows businesses to tailor form settings based on their needs.
FAQs
1. Can I enable Address Autocomplete without making the search bar mandatory?
Yes, you can enable address autocomplete while allowing users to enter their address manually.
2. What happens if a user types an address without selecting a suggestion?
If the Mandatory Search Bar option is enabled, they won’t be able to proceed without selecting a suggested address.
3. Will this feature work for international addresses?
Yes, the autocomplete function supports global addresses based on the address database.
4. Can I hide specific address subfields?
Yes, you can customize the display settings to show or hide specific address fields.
5. Do these changes apply automatically to all forms and surveys?
Once enabled, these settings apply to all forms and surveys using the address field.
By leveraging these enhancements, businesses can ensure a seamless, efficient, and error-free data collection process in their forms and surveys.
6. What are the benefits of using Address Autocomplete and Mandatory Search Bar?
These features improve efficiency by reducing manual input, enhance accuracy by ensuring valid addresses, and offer customization options for better form management.