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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​

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​

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​

msgNoMatch

Displays when no suggestions could be found for the query.

Defaults to "No matches found"

No Match Action​

msgNoMatchAction

Label for an optional actionable item presented beneath msgNoMatch when a search returns no matches. Use it to offer users an out when they cannot find their address, e.g. a jump to manual address entry. The item renders when both a non-empty label and an onNoMatchAction callback are provided; selecting it by click or keyboard closes Address Finder and invokes the callback.

Defaults to "" (disabled)

AddressFinder.setup({
  apiKey: "ak_test",
  inputField: "#line_1",
  msgNoMatchAction: "Enter address manually",
  onNoMatchAction: function () {
    // e.g. reveal a manual address entry form
  },
});

Unhide Label​

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​

msgFallback

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

Defaults to "Please enter your address manually"

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Accessibility

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