# Messages

Address Finder uses a small default set of messages to communicate specific events to the user. All of Address Finder's default messages can be overridden. They are outlined below:

## Initial Message[​](#initial-message "Direct link to Initial Message")

[`msgInitial`](https://address-finder.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/interfaces/Controller.ControllerOptions.html#msginitial)

Displays when the Address Finder is opened and the input field is empty.

Defaults to `"Start typing to find address"`

## Accessibility (Screen Reader) Message[​](#accessibility-screen-reader-message "Direct link to Accessibility (Screen Reader) Message")

[`msgList`](https://address-finder.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/interfaces/Controller.ControllerOptions.html#MsgList)

The aria-label assigned to the address suggestion list. This message will only be picked up by screen readers.

Defaults to `"Select your address"`

## No Match[​](#no-match "Direct link to No Match")

[`msgNoMatch`](https://address-finder.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/interfaces/Controller.ControllerOptions.html#MsgNoMatch)

Displays when no suggestions could be found for the query.

Defaults to `"No matches found"`

## Unhide Label[​](#unhide-label "Direct link to Unhide Label")

[`msgUnhide`](https://address-finder.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/interfaces/Controller.ControllerOptions.html#MsgUnhide)

Displayed to the user if Address Fields have been hidden. It is shown as a clickable element to trigger manual address entry.

Defaults to `"Enter address manually"`

## Fallback Message[​](#fallback-message "Direct link to Fallback Message")

[`msgFallback`](https://address-finder.ideal-postcodes.co.uk/interfaces/Controller.ControllerOptions.html#MsgFallback)

Show when Address Finder is unable to provide suggestions for any reason (e.g. key is not available).

Defaults to `"Please enter your address manually"`

tip

**Accessibility**

Keep in mind these messages are also important for users who rely on the screen-reader. When altering the message be sure that the necessary meaning and intent is understandable to visually impaired users who will be getting audio cues from their screen-reader.