The following sections show you how to delete specific search entries or suggested websites one at a time, or clear all the autocomplete data at once. If the entry is not removed, press Shift+ Delete.įirefox's autocomplete feature suggests sites and words/phrases based on the web pages you've previously visited and past search queries. Start typing the unwanted phrase or web address, or press the down arrow key until it is highlighted.This field can be any search box or the address bar. Locate the field where the unwanted item is being autocompleted.
To clear your autofill data, see: How to add, change, or clear autofill data. Autofill is a browser tool that populates forms automatically with data, such as saved credit card information or a shipping address. Autocomplete is for web address history and search queries that were typed into a search or address bar. While similar, autocomplete and autofill are not the same thing.