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 Usually, the search field will only perform actions with a minimum number of characters entered (usually more than 3). This reduces the number of searched and the amount of data passed back to the list when the range of possible options is exceptionally high. By entering the tilde (~) character at the beginning of the text, a search is forced regardless of the the text length, even if it less than the minimum - this enabled searches of words such as 'US', 'UK', 'SAS', 'FBI' etc.
-=== Selecting from the Text Field ===
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+==== Selecting from the Text Field ====
+Many experienced staff members can catalogue entirely using the keyboard - it often proves a faster way of data entry, avoiding the need to move the hand from keyboard to mouse.
+To assist this method of operation, drop-down lists also support the ability to perform searches purely triggered by keyboard activity.
+To do this, **[TAB]** into a drop-down in the same way as moving between other controls. Starting to type characters other than the **[TAB]** key will automatically display the search dialog (see above).
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