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# Address autocomplete

> Show Google Maps address suggestions as respondents type in text fields.

## What this does

Address autocomplete shows a dropdown of address suggestions as the respondent types into a text field. It's powered by Google Maps. When the respondent selects a suggestion, the field is populated with the full formatted address.

This works on **single line text** and **multiline text** fields.

## When to use it

* Shipping and billing address fields
* Location-based forms (where is your business located?)
* Delivery address capture
* Any field where you need a correctly formatted postal address

## How to enable it

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the text field">
    Click a single line text or multiline text field in the canvas to open its settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Address autocomplete toggle">
    Expand the **Label & description** section. The toggle is below the placeholder and default value settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Turn it on">
    Enable **Address autocomplete**. No API key or additional configuration is needed. Filla handles the Google Maps integration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How it works for respondents

As the respondent types, a dropdown appears with matching address suggestions. The suggestions update with each keystroke. The respondent clicks or taps a suggestion to populate the field.

If the respondent ignores the suggestions and types a custom value, that value is saved as-is. Suggestions are not required.

## Storing address components separately

The autocomplete fills the field with a single formatted address string (e.g., `123 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA`). If you need to store the city, state, postal code, or country in separate Airtable fields, use multiple text fields (one for each component) and guide respondents to fill them manually, or use the single combined field and parse it later.

<Tip>
  For most use cases, a single address field with autocomplete is simpler than splitting into components. Consider whether you actually need separate fields before adding complexity.
</Tip>

## Common questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does address autocomplete work internationally?">
    Yes. Google Maps suggestions are global. The respondent can find addresses in any country.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a cost to using address autocomplete?">
    Address autocomplete uses the Google Maps Places API. Filla includes a usage allowance. For very high-volume forms, contact support to discuss options.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I restrict suggestions to a specific country?">
    Not currently. Suggestions are global. If you need country-specific results, guide respondents with the field label or description.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does autocomplete work on mobile?">
    Yes. The suggestions dropdown is touch-friendly and works on iOS and Android browsers.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>