Search Suggestion Lens
Search suggestions expand into a readable list as a visitor enters a query.
Search suggestions expand into a readable list as a visitor enters a query.
Live Demo
Hover over the element or use Tab to focus.
Source Code
Copy the HTML, CSS or JavaScript you need for your project.
HTML
<section class="tbx-1061" aria-label="Search suggestions preview">
<label for="tbx-1061-input">Search this site</label>
<div class="tbx-1061__field"><span aria-hidden="true">⌕</span><input id="tbx-1061-input" type="search" placeholder="e.g. case studies" autocomplete="off"></div>
<div class="tbx-1061__suggest"><b>Popular searches</b><p><span>Case studies</span><span>Pricing guide</span><span>Contact</span></p><small>Search suggestions UI demo</small></div>
</section>
CSS
.tbx-1061{width:min(300px,100%);font:12px/1.45 system-ui,sans-serif;color:#2b4659;position:relative;padding:8px 1px 84px}
.tbx-1061>label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.02em;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:9px}
.tbx-1061__field{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #cad7e1;border-radius:9px;padding:0 12px;height:46px;transition:border-color .22s,box-shadow .22s}
.tbx-1061__field span{font-size:27px;line-height:1;color:#547d8e;transition:transform .25s}.tbx-1061__field input{border:0;outline:none;min-width:0;width:100%;font-size:12px;background:transparent;color:#233d52}
.tbx-1061:is(:hover,:focus-within) .tbx-1061__field{border-color:#559e9c;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #6dc0bd25}.tbx-1061:is(:hover,:focus-within) .tbx-1061__field span{transform:scale(1.12)}
.tbx-1061__suggest{position:absolute;top:81px;left:0;width:100%;background:#fff;border:1px solid #d9e4e7;border-radius:9px;box-shadow:0 11px 23px #213f551a;padding:12px;z-index:1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:opacity .22s,transform .22s,visibility .22s}
.tbx-1061:is(:hover,:focus-within) .tbx-1061__suggest{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.tbx-1061__suggest>b{font-size:10px}.tbx-1061__suggest p{display:flex;gap:5px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:9px 0 6px}.tbx-1061__suggest p span{font-size:9px;padding:5px 7px;background:#f0f5f6;border-radius:5px}.tbx-1061__suggest small{font-size:9px;color:#7d8d96}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tbx-1061__field,.tbx-1061__field span,.tbx-1061__suggest{transition:none}}
How to Use
Insert the HTML and add the CSS to your stylesheet. Adjust colors and sizes and avoid class conflicts.
Use Case
Useful for search sections and navigation menus.
Technical Notes
Keep controls usable on touch devices. Test keyboard focus and reduced-motion preferences.
Mobile: Ensure the interactive content remains accessible without hover on touch devices.
Browser: Uses modern CSS. Check behavior in the browsers you support.
Reduced Motion: Check that prefers-reduced-motion is respected.