RoboHelp 2017 - Faster Search with Auto-Complete (in new layouts)
Both of the new layouts (Indigo and Ocean) include a new faster search with auto-complete.
The appearance of the search box will vary according to the layout and screen size. The image below is from the Indigo layout.
As the user types, potential matches will be suggested.
Clicking anyone of the matches, enters it into the search field and opens the results side pane.

If the user leaves the Highlight Search Results checked, the search string will be highlighted.
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