Option to disable search history autocomplete in the Search field?

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Bivvoz
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Option to disable search history autocomplete in the Search field?

Post by Bivvoz »

Hello

Starting from a certain build, the Search field in PDF-XChange Editor shows an autocomplete/suggestion dropdown based on my previous search history while I type.

I find this behavior quite disruptive to my workflow, and I haven't been able to find any option in Preferences to disable it.

Is there a setting (existing or hidden) to turn off this autocomplete suggestion list in the Search box? If not, could this be added as an option in a future build?

I'm currently running version 11.0.1 (latest).

Thank you
Willy Van Nuffel
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Re: Option to disable search history autocomplete in the Search field?

Post by Willy Van Nuffel »

Hi,

At this moment, there is no option to turn off the autocomplete function for Find or Search in PDF-XChange Editor v11.0.1

The problem is known (and will hopefully be fixed soon) at PDF-XChange.
See: viewtopic.php?p=205182#p205182

Kind regards.
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Stefan - PDF-XChange
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Re: Option to disable search history autocomplete in the Search field?

Post by Stefan - PDF-XChange »

Hello Willy Van Nuffel,

Thanks for the help and for pointing to that other topic!

Kind regards,
Stefan