Input Text autocomplete Property
Example
Set autocomplete in a text field to off:
document.getElementById("myText").autocomplete = "off";
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Description
The autocomplete property sets or returns the value of the autocomplete attribute in a text field.
When autocomplete is on, the browser automatically complete values based on values that the user has entered before.
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
Property | |||||
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autocomplete | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the autocomplete property:
textObject.autocomplete
Set the autocomplete property:
textObject.autocomplete = "on|off"
Property Values
Value | Description |
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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 text field for every use. The browser does not automatically complete entries |
Technical Details
Return Value: | A String, representing the state of autocompletion |
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More Examples
Example
Return the state of autocompletion:
var x = document.getElementById("myText").autocomplete;
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> autocomplete Attribute
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