A select list combined with auto-complete?

Hello All,
I am trying to convert an access application into APEX. There is a field on the form where I can look up various car models (Campry, Corola, RAV4, Sienna, etc) via drop down menu (select list in APEX) or by directly typing “Ca” in the field and it gets auto-completed to “Camry”.
Is it possible to implement this feature in APEX? If yes, how?
Thank you,
Daniel

Hi Daniel,
Yes this is possible.
Have a look here: Ajax Autocomplete (Denes Kubicek)
There are some examples circulating, in the above thread you find Denes' example.
Regards,
Dimitri
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