Input Email autocomplete
Attribute
Example
Set the autocomplete
attribute of the email field to off
(disable):
document.getElementById("myEmail").autocomplete = "off";
Definition and Usage
The autocomplete
attribute is used to set or return the value of the autocomplete
attribute of an email field.
When autocomplete
is on
(enabled), the browser automatically completes the input based on values the user has entered before.
Tip: In some browsers, you may need to activate the autocomplete
function to achieve this effect.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the autocomplete
attribute.
Note: Opera 12 and earlier versions do not support the autocomplete
attribute.
Note: Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, and Safari do not support the <input type="email">
element.
Syntax
Return the autocomplete
attribute:
Set the autocomplete
attribute:
Attribute Values
Value | Description |
---|---|
on | Default. Enables the auto-complete feature based on previously entered values by the user. |
off | Disables the auto-complete feature, requiring the user to manually enter values each time. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | String, representing the state of auto-complete | | --- | --- |
More Examples
Example
Get the auto-complete state:
var x = document.getElementById("myEmail").autocomplete;
x outputs:
on
Related Pages
HTML Reference: HTML <input> autocomplete Attribute