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I don't use any add-ons whilst comping but Chrome remembers my details so I usually only type the first letter and rest of the form fills in automatically.

However, recently i've noticed that the boxes which are filled in automatically turn yellow. Whilst if I overtype them, they go back to white.

Does anybody know why? And am I likely to be disqualified because i look like a bot?
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who posts comps :beer:

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  • Biker*Chick
    Biker*Chick Posts: 10,037 Forumite
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    edited 3 September 2014 at 9:20PM
    As usual, these sorts of questions have cropped up in CCC before

    Have a look at these threads:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4883343

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4730582

    There are simple ways you can change the boxes to white even using Chrome autofill (such as the 'overtype' method you mention in your post). Admittedly, I always make sure I don't submit 'yellow' forms but that's my superstition/habit moreso now.

    HTH :D

    If you're using Chrome as your browser, then Lastpass is a free add-on you could download for this purpose (as well as a very useful password saver!). I find that very useful for form filling instead of Chrome's autofill now ;)
    =^._.^= You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats =^._.^=
  • MarkyLou
    MarkyLou Posts: 316 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks BikerChick, I'll give Lastpass a go :)
    A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who posts comps :beer:
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