Safari AutoFill doesn't work on phone with area code

  • FormsRBS
    Asked on May 22, 2019 at 1:09 PM

    I have noticed when I try to auto-complete the 'Phone Number' slide with previous numbers stored in the browser it will not work properly with a Safari browser.  With all other browsers it works fine and the user can select a phone number from others stored on their device browser.  When a user uses Safari it either does not recognize to fill in the fields or it tries to put the whole number area code and number in the Area Code field.

    Is there any fix to this?

  • Richie JotForm Support
    Replied on May 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM

    Currently we have disabled the AutoFill in your form. The form will not save any data in your web browser anymore.

    Unfortunately, I don't have a MAC to test the issue. I have however, tested it using an emulator and the data is only saved when the form is incomplete.

    https://www.jotform.com/help/227-How-to-Enable-Auto-Fill-on-Forms

    It seems you're referring to the Autofill in your web browser.

    You may check this article :https://www.techradar.com/how-to/computing/apple/how-to-change-autofill-on-mac-1302910

    Hope this information helps.


  • FormsRBS
    Replied on May 22, 2019 at 3:30 PM

    this is what I am referring to with autofill of the phone number field using Safari:


  • Richie JotForm Support
    Replied on May 22, 2019 at 4:33 PM

    Unfortunately, we cannot view the screenshot you have shared.

    To post screenshots, kindly check this guide:How-to-add-screenshots-images-to-questions-to-the-support-forum

    Looking forward for your response.

  • FormsRBS
    Replied on May 23, 2019 at 6:45 AM

    In the phone number field when it autofills in Safari it pouts the whole number in the Area code field.



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  • Richie JotForm Support
    Replied on May 23, 2019 at 8:19 AM

    I have tested a sample form and replicated the issue with my iPhone 7.

    Safari AutoFill doesnt work on phone with area code Image 1 Screenshot 20

    However, this is not a form issue as it is more of a web browser issue with Safari. It seems Safari can't handle multiple inputs.

    Do note that Safari detects the AutoFill in your contact number. You may however edit this in your Safari settings. Kindly check this link:https://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/976619

    Hope this information helps.

    If you have further questions, let us know.