Set autocomplete in an email field to off:
The autocomplete property sets or returns the value of the autocomplete attribute in a email 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).
The autocomplete property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The autocomplete property is not supported in Opera 12 and earlier versions.
Note: The <input type="email"> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, or in Safari.
Return the autocomplete property:
Set the autocomplete property:
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 |
Return Value: | A String, representing the state of autocompletion |
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Get the state of autocompletion:
The result of x will be:
HTML reference: HTML <input> autocomplete Attribute