How to Delete Entries in Auto Fill

Internet browsers contain a feature aimed at making it easier fill out multiple forms without having to retype information. Many browsers include a "Auto Fill" feature that fills out fields automatically for you. When you enter information once into a form on the Internet, the browser will remember your information and have it available for a future use. Sometimes the information in these "Auto Fill" fields may be incorrect and you will want to delete these incorrect entries.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet connection
  • Internet browser
  • Keyboard
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open your Internet browser and navigate to a website containing a form you use or a website that contains a form with fields that have to be filled out.

    • 2

      Press the "Tab" key to move to the field where you want to delete the Auto Fill entry from or use your mouse to click within that field.

    • 3

      Use the down arrow on your keyboard to highlight the entry in the Auto Fill box once the pull-down box appears on your computer screen.

    • 4

      Press the "Delete" key on your computer's keyboard.

    • 5

      Repeat steps for other fields that contain Auto Fill entries you want to delete.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you click on the Auto Fill entry with your mouse, you are selecting that entry to complete the field on the form---do not use the mouse to highlight the entry you don't want. Use the down arrow on your keyboard.

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