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I just installed the latest version of the Google toolbar for IE. The autocomplete search feature is pretty cool. Any other opinions?

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Quick clarification and practical tips based on the posts by , and .

The toolbar actually uses two different mechanisms: search autocomplete (server-side suggestions generated from aggregate queries and, to an extent, your search history) and local form AutoFill (values saved on your machine to populate fields). That separation explains why search suggestions behave differently from stored form entries.

If you need several different sets of form data (the problem mentioned), consider these workarounds:

  • Use a dedicated form/identity manager that supports multiple profiles (many password managers and form-fill tools do this).
  • Create separate browser profiles or separate OS user accounts so each profile keeps its own AutoFill store.
  • Keep reusable snippets in a clipboard manager or small text templates and paste them when needed.

For the behavior described—typing a site name returning that site—Google often ranks the official site first for branded queries. To make that more reliable, keep branding consistent in page titles, H1 text and incoming anchor text; ensure the site is indexed and served over a stable canonical URL so the site becomes the obvious top hit for that phrase.

A few cautions: do not store sensitive data (passwords, full credit-card numbers, national ID numbers) in simple AutoFill stores. Use a reputable password manager for credentials and sensitive fields. If you need to remove or edit stored items, use the toolbar/browser options to clear form data or disable AutoFill.

Finally, the toolbar was an early convenience; many modern browsers now provide native autocomplete and richer profile/identity handling. If continued flexibility and security are priorities, compare up-to-date extensions and dedicated identity managers rather than relying solely on an old toolbar.

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I like it, it saves a lot of time, but am looking forward to version 2.0 ( if there is to be one ).

I'd like to see it developed to include more than one set of entries.

For example, let's say I take care of more than one web site and fill out submission forms for it once a week. Each has a unique owner name, telephone number etc. The way that it is set up now, I can only have it help me with one set of information at a time. I am continually editing the fields and losing my previous entries.

It's cool though, when I do a form submission session, I have learned to focus on one web site per session.

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:) Yeah. It is user friendly. But i like more the "Search name" option. When you type "dani web" in the search bar it directs to daniweb.com. It is good because it is not "daniweb". google recognizes this web site whne the name is written both ways.

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