how do I stop auto fill when doing things like crossword puzzles on line

David mangione 20 Reputation points
2026-06-11T21:39:07.9133333+00:00

when doing crossword puzzles online edge or some program pops up a box with "saved info " I can't seem to stop it the box covers the area and I have to click the x to close it. Very frustrating!

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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2026-06-11T21:39:22.1+00:00

Turn off autofill in Microsoft Edge so it stops offering “saved info” over your crossword.

On Windows 11 (Edge desktop):

  1. Open Edge.
  2. Select Settings and more (the three dots in the top-right) > Settings.
  3. Go to Profiles > Personal info.
  4. Turn Save and fill basic info to Off.
    • If there is a Save and fill custom info option, turn that Off as well.

If the pop-up is about passwords instead of addresses:

  1. In Settings > Profiles > Passwords.
  2. Turn Offer to save passwords to Off.
  3. Turn Autofill passwords to Off.

If the pop-up is about payment cards:

  1. In Settings > Profiles > Payment info.
  2. Turn Save and fill payment info to Off.

These changes stop Edge from offering saved info on forms, so the “saved info” box should no longer cover the crossword grid.

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