Prevent "suggestions" in input forms [SOLVED]

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Prevent "suggestions" in input forms [SOLVED]

Unread post by lpermt » 2022-05-23, 22:25

Pale Moon 31.0.0
Linux Mint 20.3
Cinnamon 5.2.7

When I use input fields in a form to enter repeatedly new data into a database, I get a drop-down list of (autocomplete?) suggestions from previously entered data that blocks any further input until I dismiss it manually. How can I block that behavior? I have already blocked suggestions in URL and search bars, and tried to look through about:config, but I actually don't know what that "dropdown popup" is called, so it is rather hard to select likely candidates.

This is a new problem, which arose with Pale Moon 31.0.0

Thanks

-lp-
Last edited by lpermt on 2022-05-24, 01:53, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: Prevent "suggestions" in input forms

Unread post by RealityRipple » 2022-05-24, 01:09

Preferences > Privacy > History > Use custom settings for history > Remember search and form history

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Re: Prevent "suggestions" in input forms

Unread post by lpermt » 2022-05-24, 01:53

RealityRipple wrote:
2022-05-24, 01:09
Preferences > Privacy > History > Use custom settings for history > Remember search and form history
Thanks so much, it was driving me crazy...

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Re: Prevent "suggestions" in input forms [SOLVED]

Unread post by moonbat » 2022-05-24, 06:41

If you're new to the browser - explore all the settings and preferences first without changing anything. That way you will quickly get to know what all is possible and can be configured. It's the easiest way to familiarize oneself with any new software and will answer most of the surface level 'how do I do xyz' questions.
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