How to make matched text bold with jquery ui autocomplete?

Question

I am wondering how to make the matched part of the autocomplete suggestions bold when using jquery ui autocomplete?

So for example if you type in \"ja\" and the sugg

Answer 1

I'm not sure why the autocomplete is so bare-bone compared to the other functionalities it contains (e.g. droppable, sortable, draggable etc.).

It should really offer you with a stylable option, e.g. wrapping it with term or something similar.

You could do it like this

It should be pretty self-explanatory; if not, gimme a shout.