Do you use predictive-textboxes instead of normal combo or text boxes?
Updated by Brady Stroud [SSW] 1 year ago. See history
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When getting users to choose data from a medium-long list, or to enter data that has been predefined (such as Country names), it is a good idea to use a predictive-text combo rather than a normal combo or text boxes. A good implementation of predictive-text combos will also perform a type-ahead effect, providing the user with a richer experience.
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Also, predictive text boxes can be used with validation, or without. In instances where you don't mind if users add data to your collection you can turn validation off; however, to keep your collection clean, it is recommended to use validation.

❌ Figure: Bad Example - Using a Textbox and Combo to enter list data

✅ Figure: Good Example - Predictive-Text combo with Type Ahead

✅ Figure: Good Example - Predictive-Text combo with and without validation

✅ Figure: Best Example - Google search
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