[doc] Re: Question about IMP.

[Eric Rostetter]

Quoting gpanizo@pucp.edu.pe:

> Dear Eric
>  
> How can I desactivate the login/password saving feature at the IMP login
> screen?

Okay, well, I guess it is time to add these to the FAQ (Which I'll do shortly).

Several questions/answers follow.  Any comments/sugestions welcome.

Q: How do I disable this feature globably.

A: It is a browser function, and can (should) be disabled in your browser
configuration.  How to do this depends on your browser.

Q: How do I erase my AutoComplete responses?
A: Some browsers let you selectively erase your AutoComplete data.
   For example, in IE you can use the following sequence to erase all your
   stored autocomplete data:  From the menu bar at the top of your browser,
   choose: Tools -> Internet Options -> Content Tab -> AutoComplete Button ->
   Clear Forms.

   You can also selectively delete individual items.  For example, in IE,
   while the cursor is in a form element, put in at least one letter so 
   that the AutoComplete responses are made visible. Using your arrow keys,
   scroll down to highlight the response you want to erase. Push the Delete 
   key on your keyboard. 

Q: How can I disable autocomplete for my form, or for a field in my form.

A: You can edit the source code for the login form and add 
   autocomplete="off" to the form to disable autocomplete for all fields
   in the form.  For example:

   <FORM METHOD="post" ACTION="/path" AUTOCOMPLETE="off">

   You can also use the tag in individual form fields to disable it in only
   that field.  For example:

   Name: <INPUT TYPE="text" NAME="name" AUTOCOMPLETE="off">

   You can also disable it in a form, and then enable it for certain fields
   in a form, or vice versa, by using the above techniques and setting the
   AUTOCOMPLETE tag to "on" or "off" where desired.

> Thanks in advance.
>  gonzalo panizo

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