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title: Search Box
order: 40
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# Search Box

A specialized text input designed specifically for search functionality.

## Overview

The search box is a text input field optimized for search functionality. It typically includes a search icon and may include additional features like clear button, autocomplete, and search suggestions.

## Usage

Search boxes should be used when:
* Users need to find specific content within a site or application
* Full-text search functionality is available
* Quick access to search is important

## States

* **Default** - Normal state
* **Focus** - When the search box has keyboard focus
* **Active** - When searching is in progress
* **Disabled** - When the search functionality is not available

## SCSS

**Component Import**

**SCSS Partial Location**

## CSS Classes

* `.hoo-searchbox` - Container for the search input and button
* `.hoo-search-input` - The search input field
* `.hoo-search-button` - The search submit button

## Accessibility

* Always provide appropriate labels or aria-labels
* If using icons, ensure they have appropriate text alternatives
* Ensure keyboard navigation works correctly, especially for autocomplete
* Indicate search status for screen readers (loading, results found, etc.)