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In this column we introduced a useful technique for providing a long list of sites in a JavaScript menu. Rather than having to scroll through the list to find the desired site, the user can enter the first few characters and the script automatically selects the matching option. This column focused on forms and event handlers. We explained several algorithms for the lookup list. The script must be able to detect when the user presses a key, so it only works on fourth-generation browsers. However, the script works on both Navigator 4.0x and Internet Explorer 4.0x, and gracefully downgrades for older browsers by:
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Created: March 11, 1998
Revised: March 11, 1998
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