Suchleisten

Suchleisten is the German term for one or more search bars embedded in a user interface. They enable users to enter a query to locate content within a website, application, or system. A typical Suchleiste consists of an input field and a submitting control, such as pressing Enter or clicking a magnifying-glass icon. Some implementations include autosuggest, recent searches, or filters.

Placement and scope vary by platform. Suchleisten appear in navigation bars, headers, side panels, or dedicated search pages. Global searches may span the entire content set, while contextual searches focus on a subset such as a product catalog or help articles. Variants include inline bars, compact icons that expand on focus, and modal search dialogs.

Design and accessibility are important considerations. Effective Suchleisten use clear labeling, sufficient contrast, and keyboard accessibility. Common practices include visible focus indicators, proper aria-labels, and semantic markup to work with screen readers. On mobile devices, Suchleisten often adapt by expanding into a full-width input or triggering a separate search interface.

Implementation notes: in web interfaces, a Suchleiste is typically built from an input element placed inside a form, with type either search or text, and enhanced by client-side scripting to support autosuggest or instant filtering. The backend processes the query to return a results view or update the current page content.

Etymology and usage: the term Suchleisten is chiefly used in German-language contexts and describes a class of search fields rather than a distinct technology. In multilingual interfaces, they are generally translated as search bars or Sucheingaben.