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how do I stop auto complete on the browser search line

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I am operating in private search. I have deleted search history. But when I begin to type a topic for search, Firefox suggests previous history of searches matching the letters I've typed in thus far. I'd like to stop that and clear everything.

I am operating in private search. I have deleted search history. But when I begin to type a topic for search, Firefox suggests previous history of searches matching the letters I've typed in thus far. I'd like to stop that and clear everything.

Chosen solution

Right Click in the Search Box and uncheck Show Suggests.

or

Options > Privacy > Location Bar > When using the location bar suggest > Select Nothing

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Chosen Solution

Right Click in the Search Box and uncheck Show Suggests.

or

Options > Privacy > Location Bar > When using the location bar suggest > Select Nothing

Terrific response. Worked. Speedy. Many thanks. Love Firefox!