The autocomplete attribute

The autocomplete attribute specifies which element, <form> or <input>, should have autocomplete option enabled.

If the autocomplete attribute is enabled, the browser will try to complete fields with the previously entered values. Usually a browser starts auto-filling the fields when a user starts typing.

If a <form> element has autocomplete enabled, we are still allowed to opt out specific <input> element(s) inside of it.

The <input> types that accept autocomplete attribute are:

text, search, password, url, email, tel, range, color and all date and time related.

Syntax:

<input type=”” name=”” autocomplete=”on” />

Elements:

<input />

<form>

The autocomplete attribute values may be:

on or off

NOTE: The default value is ON and if the autocomplete attribute stays omitted, the browser will be suggesting values based on the inputs.

Example