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Text field doesn't show frequently entered text.

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When I'm double-click in a text field there is not shown list of frequently entered text in previous time. This option is very needed for me because I'm a freelancer and working with firefox so this feature is boost my work. Anyone can help, how can I fix it?

I'm using Windows-XP SP2.

When I'm double-click in a text field there is not shown list of frequently entered text in previous time. This option is very needed for me because I'm a freelancer and working with firefox so this feature is boost my work. Anyone can help, how can I fix it? I'm using Windows-XP SP2.

Modified by AbbasUddin

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Do you mean single line text fields or multiline text areas like "Post a Reply" on this forum ?


Maybe the Clippings add-on has what you want.

Clippings: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/1347

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Sorry buddy I didn't find pure speed with Clippings 3.1.2 but already used.

When I'm double-click on a field like "username", "Email", etc. There is appear a list of text which I'm write in previous. However, sometimes doesn't seen. Why & how can I fix it. I'm not prefer any extension just fixing. Thanks a lot for your response. Please see the attached image for an example.

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Your image didn't attach, only the thumbnail shows.

Make sure that you choose an unique name for the image (e.g add a number _xxx) to avoid problems with an already existing image with the same name.

See also Autofill Forms: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/4775

Modified by cor-el

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Username / Password field aren't really "form data", that data would be saved by the Password Manager.

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Remembering+passwords

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Form+autocomplete Form & Search History has to be turned on in Tools > Options > Privacy + History