looking for some code that will allow me to search my database and as i type start pulling put result and then start narrowing down those results. can anyone point me in a direction. using mysql and php
It's called auto-suggest or auto complete. You need to use Ajax to update as you type. Easiest way would be to use a javascript framework like Jquery or Prototype. http://www.talkphp.com/advanced-php-programming/1588-auto-suggest-using-php-mysql-ajax.html http://nodstrum.com/2007/09/19/autocompleter/ http://www.planetsourcecode.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?lngWId=8&txtCodeId=2492 Search google for "php auto suggest" and you will fond a bunch more.