Prevent Safari autocompleting search/address bar?

As per the title...


If I try a search term like 'freedom' and hit enter to search Safari will autocomplete to the most recent site whose address begins 'freedom...' then search. If I clear my history, then any bookmarked site beginning 'freedom...' will be autocompleted and visited.


Autofill is off except contact info and credit cards.

Preload top hit is off

Siri is as off as Siri can be

Enable quick website search is off

Preload top hit is off

Show favourites is off


Looking to use search as designed.

iMac

Posted on Jan 26, 2023 04:46 AM

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Jan 30, 2023 08:10 AM in response to _pb_

Hey _pb_,


Thanks for the update. You can change the AutoFill settings in Safari on the Mac using this article.


"In the Safari app on your Mac, use AutoFill settings to fill in contact information, user names and passwords, credit card information, and other forms on webpages.

To change these settings, choose Safari > Settings, then click AutoFill."


"Save information you enter on webpage forms, then easily fill in the saved information when you revisit the same webpages.

Click Edit to see or remove websites for which Safari has saved AutoFill information."


Change AutoFill settings in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


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Jan 28, 2023 01:10 PM in response to _pb_

Hi _pb_,


We'll be happy to how we can help out today.


You mentioned you are using the Safari browser. Since settings can change between versions, what macOS version is currently installed? If needed, go to Apple menu > About This Mac.


Which search engine are you using with Safari?


Does this happen if you use another browser, or change search engines?



We look forward to hearing back from you!

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