#11458·carbon

[Feature Request]: React: FilterableMultiSelect: option to render selected items in input field

Author: frederCreated May 23, 2022Updated Sep 18, 2026
Labelstype: enhancement 💡package: @carbon/reactrole: design :pencil2:component: filterable-multiselectneeds: design contributionneeds: code contribution

Summary

instead of showing the number of selected items, it would be nice to have the option to show the selected items themselves.

sketch: image

Justification

  • it's common pattern (in lots of other libraries)

Desired UX and success metrics

  • better overview: you see all selected items at a glance
  • makes it easier to quickly remove items

Required functionality

No response

Specific timeline issues / requests

No response

Available extra resources

https://stackblitz.com/edit/github-cpq1kc?file=src%2FApp.jsx

Code of Conduct

Source: carbon-design-system/carbon