You can delete individual autocomplete suggestions in Firefox using a keyboard shortcut.
Removing Specific Suggestions from Firefox
Firefox remembers your browsing and search history to provide autocomplete suggestions in the address bar and search bar. Here's how to remove unwanted suggestions:
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Start Typing: Begin typing in the address bar or search bar until the unwanted suggestion appears in the dropdown list.
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Highlight the Suggestion: Use the ↓ (down arrow) key to navigate and highlight the specific suggestion you want to remove.
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Delete the Suggestion:
- Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
- While holding Shift, press the Delete key.
This action will remove the highlighted suggestion from your autocomplete history.
Additional Tips
- This method works for both browsing history and search history entries.
- You must highlight the specific entry you want to remove using the down arrow key.
- Remember to hold the Shift key while pressing Delete for the suggestion to be removed.
Summary
| Step | Action | Key Combinations |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Type | Begin typing to bring up suggestions | |
| 2. Highlight | Use the down arrow key to select the suggestion | ↓ |
| 3. Delete | Remove the suggestion | Shift + Delete |
By following these simple steps, you can manage and remove unwanted suggestions from your Firefox browser.
