[himself]

I've been using the X/HTML input type "search" (<input type="search" />) on a number of web sites, but I recently discovered an Apple extension to this input type called "incremental" (a short description is on this page). Nowhere can I find info on exactly how this attribute should be applied, or what values it accepts. Anyone here know how it works?

[SirCastor]

It's not a standard attribute. By that very nature, it shouldn't be used... Search isn't a valid input type either. This will likely only work in Safari, and possibly only on Apple sites... ( The type and attribute are being processed by a script somewhere to accomplish something.

[himself]

Originally Posted by SirCastor 

It's not a standard attribute. By that very nature, it shouldn't be used... Search isn't a valid input type either. This will likely only work in Safari, and possibly only on Apple sites... ( The type and attribute are being processed by a script somewhere to accomplish something.

I understand it isn't a standard attribute, hence it is labeled an apple extension. I'm only interested in finding out how this attributes should be applied.

And yes, the search type may not be standard, but no, it doesn't work only in Safari, and no, it doesn't work only on "Apple sites." It degrades to a standard text input field in browsers that don't support it, and has worked in every browser I've tested in (including lynx).

If you can't help with the question, that's fine... but I didn't ask for a lesson in standards compliance.

[mania]

I can't answer the question either but I went to the page you linked and I am more excited about the 'range' type that provides a 'slider'. not that I would use it as its not standard - yet...

I think most web developers mac or not are going to stay away from platform dependent stuff so sorry SirCastor is right.

[SirCastor]

Originally Posted by himself 

I understand it isn't a standard attribute, hence it is labeled an apple extension. I'm only interested in finding out how this attributes should be applied.

And yes, the search type may not be standard, but no, it doesn't work only in Safari, and no, it doesn't work only on "Apple sites." It degrades to a standard text input field in browsers that don't support it, and has worked in every browser I've tested in (including lynx).

If you can't help with the question, that's fine... but I didn't ask for a lesson in standards compliance.

Well a lesson in Standards compliance is what you got.

Here's an answer to your question: Surfin' Safari

[Visnaut]

I believe the point of these were to facilitate controls in Dashboard widgets, were they not?

Regardless, although I personally would avoid it, himself is right, the search input box degrades rather gracefully.

[himself]

Originally Posted by SirCastor 

Well a lesson in Standards compliance is what you got.

Here's an answer to your question: Surfin' Safari

If you'd read the first post again, you'd see I asked how to apply this attribute, or what value it accepts... I did not ask what this attribute does. Therefore, the link you posted doesn't help.

Besides, there are a few relatively easy ways to apply the "proprietary" attributes only to webkit-based browsers, and maintain that ever so important standards compliance.

[SirCastor]

More information as I found it. Sorry for my lack of helpfulness prior-to. Hope this provides something worthwhile...

<input type=”search” /> - Random Genius