Use autocomplete attribute on html inputs to improve form UX
8/21/2025
#html#frontend#ux
The autocomplete attribute helps browsers prefill form fields with stored data.
This makes forms faster to complete and reduces user frustration.
<form>
<input type="email" name="email" autocomplete="email" placeholder="Email" />
<input type="password" name="password" autocomplete="current-password" placeholder="Password" />
<input type="text" name="name" autocomplete="name" placeholder="Full name" />
<input type="tel" name="phone" autocomplete="tel" placeholder="Phone number" />
<button type="submit">Sign in</button>
</form>
Some useful values:
email→ suggests stored emailscurrent-password/new-password→ helps with password managersname,tel,address-line1,postal-code→ autofill personal details
By using autocomplete properly, you reduce typing effort and give users a smoother experience.
Visit the MDN docs for more information and a list of all possible values.
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