> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.experro.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Autocomplete

### Overview

Experro’s Autocomplete feature is designed to streamline the search process and enhance user engagement. By providing real-time suggestions as users type in the search bar, Autocomplete not only accelerates the search experience but also improves the accuracy of search results. This functionality enables customers to quickly find what they’re looking for—reducing frustration and boosting conversion rates.

### Configuration Guide

To configure the Autocomplete feature in Experro, follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Autocomplete Configuration">
    * Go to **Discovery → Search & Autocomplete** <img src="https://mintcdn.com/experro/bmMLx3AV-6ZHG9Xe/images/Search%20&%20Autocomplete.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=bmMLx3AV-6ZHG9Xe&q=85&s=549f148ad10b6b6b00a5be8381227cff" style={{ display: 'inline-block', verticalAlign: 'middle', height:'24px', margin:'0px 0px 6px 0px' }} alt="menu icon" width="48" height="48" data-path="images/Search & Autocomplete.jpg" />
    * The Autocomplete configuration screen is divided into four main tabs:
      * **Autocomplete Terms**
      * **Configurations**
      * **Exclusion Rules**
      * **Boost Terms**\\
            <img src="https://mintcdn.com/experro/4vC8HJroGbuswJdg/images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_home_page.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4vC8HJroGbuswJdg&q=85&s=bf850a0c05538bd6784cd04d3f0b0570" alt="" width="1919" height="1079" data-path="images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_home_page.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Autocomplete Terms Tab">
    * **Add Search Term:** Click on the **Add Search Term** button to add a new term.
      * *Example:* Adding "dining table" will enable it for autocompletion.
    * **Categorization:** Once added, autocomplete terms are automatically categorized into:
      * **All:** Displays all available autocomplete terms.
      * **Manually Added:** Terms you have explicitly added.
      * **Generated from Search:** Terms derived from user search behavior.
      * **Generated from Catalog:** Terms extracted from the product catalog.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configurations Tab">
    * **Popular Keywords:** Specify the default popular search terms that appear in the search bar even before any characters are typed.
    * **AI Engine Settings:** Configure parameters that enhance the quality of suggestions through AI, tailoring the behavior to suit your store’s needs.

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/experro/4vC8HJroGbuswJdg/images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_configurations.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4vC8HJroGbuswJdg&q=85&s=ec4cde2f45e162539d792cde4c27003e" alt="" width="1919" height="1079" data-path="images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_configurations.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Exclusion Rules Tab">
    * **Add Exclusion Rule:** Click on **Add Rule** to input a search term or pattern that should be excluded from autocomplete suggestions.
    * **Category Exclusions:** In the category suggestions section, click **Add Category** to specify any categories that should be removed from autocomplete results.
      <Note>When AI is enabled, it respects these exclusions as defined by your rules.</Note>

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/experro/4vC8HJroGbuswJdg/images/experro_discovery/search/config_exclusion.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4vC8HJroGbuswJdg&q=85&s=4b02cece5d728889d2c517eba7661d98" alt="" width="1919" height="1079" data-path="images/experro_discovery/search/config_exclusion.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Boost Terms Tab">
    * **Add Boost Term:** Click on **Add Term** to designate a term that should receive priority in autocomplete suggestions.
    * *Example:* Adding "apple watch" as a boost term ensures that when users type “app” or “wat,” "apple watch" appears prominently.\\

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/experro/yOYdJb6fCXsmmbjf/images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_boost.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yOYdJb6fCXsmmbjf&q=85&s=15ed14d260032c9bc52da69391e0faa2" alt="" width="1919" height="1079" data-path="images/experro_discovery/search/autocomplete_boost.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

By following these steps, you can fully customize Experro’s Autocomplete functionality to deliver a tailored, efficient, and engaging search experience for your users. Adjust these configurations as needed to align with your merchandising strategy and customer behavior insights.