How to Delete Autofill Entries

Clear autofill entries from your Web browser's history to protect your privacy.

By default, the Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Web browsers all store a few pieces of information about the websites you visit and interact with. In addition to logging the time, date, title and URL of every page you view, each browser also stores the data you enter into search boxes or other form fields. Although this feature is intended to help you access information more quickly, it also exposes your usage history to anyone with access to your computer. Deleting these autofill entries requires just a few clicks.

Instructions

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click the "Safety" button near the top-right corner of the window and select "Delete Browsing History."

2. Check only the "Form data" box in the resulting window.

3. Click the "Delete" button.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Clear Recent History."

2. Click the "Time range to clear" drop-down menu near the top of the resulting window and select "Everything."

3. Click the adjacent "Details" button to view Firefox's history removal options.

4. Check only the "Form & Search History" box.

5. Click the "Clear Now" button.

Google Chrome

1. Click the wrench icon near the top-right corner of the window, select "Tools," then click "Clear browsing data."

2. Check only the "Clear saved form data" box in the resulting window.

3. Click the "Clear data from this period" drop-down menu and select "Everything."

4. Click the "Clear browsing data" button.

References

• Microsoft Windows: Internet Explorer 8, Help and Support
• Mozilla Support: Clear Recent History
• Google Chrome Help: Privacy and Security Settings, Delete Your Browsing History