combo box

Input with options

A combo box is an interface element in software that combines a text field with a dropdown list.

Users can either type directly into the field or select from predefined options—hence the name.

Click the combo box to see available choices.

Common in forms and dialog boxes where input might match a list but needn't be restricted to it.

input

type

Category sharing traits

editable · keyboard · character · backspace · filter · search · freeform · typeahead · suggestions · predictive

dropdown

menu

List of available dishes

  • listSequence of recorded items
  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • expandIncrease in size

collapse · options · select · items · scroll · toggle · click · popup · widget · accordion

selection

option

Available course of action

  • selectCarefully pick from options
  • chooseSelect from alternatives
  • pickPointed breaking tool

item · highlight · cursor · navigate · activate · selected · deselect · multiple · single · default

interface

field

Area of specialty

  • labelIdentifying attachment or marker
  • widgetUnspecified small device
  • controlAuthority to direct

form · component · element · UI · clearable · readonly · disabled · required · focus · validate

Opposites
user input flexibility

combo boxdropdown list

Expandable selection menu

display state

combo boxlist box

Menu of selectable items

listbox

UI input type

combo boxradio buttons

Single-choice interface elements

text field · checkbox · slider · toggle switch · button

Family

combo, box, combination, combine, combined, combining, combos, boxes, boxed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G