Javascript Form How to - Turn off autocomplete mode for input text field

Question

We would like to know how to turn off autocomplete mode for input text field.

Answer


<html>
<head>
<script>
    function function1() {<!--from   ww w.ja  v a 2s  .c  om-->
        document.all.myName.autocomplete = "on"; 
    } 
</script>
</head>
<body onLoad="function1();">
    <form name="form1" method="post" action="">
        <pre>
            1. Type your name in the text field.
            2. Press "Submit" button.
            3. Type the first letter of your name again.
            4. Check the autofill feature.
        </pre>
        <input type="text" size=30 name="text2" id="myName">
        <input type="submit" value="Submit">
    </form>
</body>
</html>

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