Stopping browser autocomplete in text boxes

[Jefferbob]

Has anyone found a way to stop the browser autocomplete dropdown choices from being shown on TEBs in a published project? Preferably by adding the form or input autocomplete attribute to the Captivate publish template, but even manually adding it post-publish to every project would be better than nothing. We're seeing the same issues previously reported where if a user picks an item from the autocomplete choices, the form auto submits, causing a loss of data in the record. Primary browsers are Chrome and IE. Thanks!

[Stagprime]

I have not had a chance to test this but perhaps you can try this to see if it works.

Place the code as an onEnter action (Execute JavaScript) for the slide where your TEBs are.

$("input").attr("autocomplete","off");

[Jefferbob]

Thanks, but it's not working.

[TLCMediaDesign]

I just tested and one of the only ways was to set it to new-password

$("input").attr("autocomplete", "new-password");

[Jefferbob]

Thanks. Still not working in Chrome here.

[Stagprime]

Are you copying and pasting?

Perhaps try deleting the quotes and re-typing them.

[Jefferbob]

Good thought, but still not working.

[lisakstocks]

Hi, having same issue. Were you able to figure out how to turn off auto-fill (I don't understand how anyone is using TEBs with this issue? Surely someone has figured out how to turn this off?). I have been told to set autocomplete="off" on the TEB, but no idea how to do (I am a Cap 19 beginner!)

[lisakstocks]

Note: I named my TEB variable TE_L506. Wouldn't think this is a field that would be auto-filled. But 

[Stagprime]

What is the name of your actual TEB field?

If the other code options above are not working, perhaps try the following adjustment where you replace only the word  entryBox with the name of your TEB.

Keep the  quotes, hash, and _inputField in place.

Again - this would need to be placed as an Execute JavaScript  onEnter action

$("#entryBox_inputField").attr("autocomplete","off");

[lisakstocks]

I guess my problem is, I do not know how to assign code to the TEB?

[lisakstocks]

How/where do I place an... Execute JavaScript  onEnter action?

(apologies as I am a beginner!)

[Stagprime]

Here are some pics to help.

[lisakstocks]

THANKYOU!!!

[lisakstocks]

I set JavaScript on slide [On Enter] - Do I have this right?

Now, when I get to this page of training in Chrome,  Chome opens a new blank tab? 

[Stagprime]

Looks like you have the right place. 

However, you will need to use the name of your text entry box rather than your variable name.

From what I can see, the name of your field is

Text_Entry_Box_L506

I would not expect it to open a new tab in your browser, though.

$("#Text_Entry_Box_L506_inputField").attr("autocomplete","off");

[Stagprime]

If you need to wait for the learner to perform functions on your slide - you may want to uncheck that box that says "Continue Playing the Project"

[lisakstocks]

Thankyou changed Javascript to... 

$("#Text_Entry_Box_L506_inputField").attr("autocomplete","off");

But when I come to this slide, still showing auto-complete box and still opening blank tab.

😞

[lisakstocks]

If you are inclined, here is Cap file with my problem slide. 3 slides- TEB is on 2nd slide. 🙂

[lisakstocks]

Hmmm... .cptx file(13MB within file size limit) won't post. Maybe not permitted?

[Jefferbob]

On the drop button beside the Script_Window button, make sure you have Current selected. That may take care of the blank tab opening.

[Lilybiri]

@Stagprime  just FYI by default the generic name of the TEB and its variable are the same, something which has always frustarted me.

[Stagprime]

@Lilybiri - yes, I am aware of that.

From the posted pictures, however, it looks as though some adjustments have been made to that.

[Jefferbob]

I was never able to resolve it before other larger fires erupted. It's still on my list of nagging issues.

[Lee Millard]

Hello everyone. I would love to hear if anyone has had any success with the proposed solutions above or has any new solutions. I am experiencing this very same issue myself.