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title: Can a user filter dropdown options by typing? | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: To filter dropdown options, you can simply type after selecting the dropdown box to begin filtering.
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Can a user filter dropdown options by typing?
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Yes, simply type in the box for the dropdown question to automatically filter results by the query.

To filter dropdown options on your form, all you need to do is follow the instructions below:

 1. Navigate to the form and select the dropdown field.
 1. A list of options should appear - this means you can now begin typing to filter the available options.
 1. Once you've located an option you would like to select, just click on it as normal to save your answer.

That's it! You've successfully filtered dropdown options by typing.

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