Form autocomplete Property
Example
Set autocomplete to off:
document.getElementById("myForm").autocomplete = "off";
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Definition and Usage
The autocomplete property sets or returns the value of the autocomplete attribute in a form.
When autocomplete is on, the browser automatically complete values based on values that the user has entered before.
Tip: It is possible to have autocomplete "on" for the form, and "off" for specific input fields, or vice versa.
Tip: In some browsers you may need to activate an autocomplete function for this to work (Look under "Preferences" in the browser's menu).
Browser Support
The autocomplete property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The autocomplete property is not supported in Opera 12 and earlier versions.
Syntax
Return the autocomplete property:
formObject.autocomplete
Set the autocomplete property:
formObject.autocomplete=on|off
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| on | Default. The browser will automatically complete values based on values that the user has entered before |
| off | The user must enter a value into each field for every use. The browser does not automatically complete entries |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the state of autocompletion |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Return the state of autocompletion:
var x = document.getElementById("myForm").autocomplete;
The result of x will be:
on
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <form> autocomplete attribute
Form Object
