Solved Form-Autofill Software

Peter B · Friday at 9:17 AM

Could anyone tell me if anything like this exists, please? And, if so, point me in the right direction?

I have a condition that affects my manual dexterity - I'm a good 'clicker', but have difficulty typing and struggle to fill in basic details online, such as Name, Address, 'phone number and suchlike, for example, when making purchases online, and checking out as a 'guest', or just submitting enquiry forms etc.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Berton · Friday at 9:33 AM

There is a thing some programs have called Macros that can be created to automate functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc., but they are program specific. I think in a case where the forms would differ by need I'd create a text/.txt file in Notepad with a line containing each item such as name, address, E-Mail, etc., that may be needed in a form and save it. Then when needing the data open the file, use the mouse to select a line and copy then paste in a form when needed. Creation of the file would only need doing once then could be modified when new information is needed. And be sure to save a copy or three 'just in case'.

Peter B · Friday at 10:45 AM

Thanks Berton - I was hoping that there might be a Program that would perhaps keep a database of a few individual fields that I could 'call up' when I needed a particular one of them - i.e. First Name, Surname etc.

glasskuter · Friday at 11:52 AM

I can not speak for other password managers but the one I use (Roboform) offers form autofill along with managing my login information. If you use only ONE device, Roboform's free version should work for you. I use the paid version which manages my passwords across all my devices. Other password managers probably do the same thing. I've just never used anything but Roboform so can't say. I installed Roboform on my PC, then installed the Roboform extension in each of my browsers.

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Peter B · Friday at 12:03 PM

Thanks Glasskuter - I'd glanced at Roboform, but was unsure whether it would solve my problem if I didn't also use it as a password manager...

(I use the Edge password utility and it works for me)

Though I'll give Roboform a whirl now and see what happens.

GCG1000 · Friday at 12:24 PM

Hi-
You might find this link helpful: https://autofill.en.softonic.com/windows/alternatives

Cheers.

GCG

glasskuter · Friday at 3:07 PM

Peter B said:
(I use the Edge password utility and it works for me)

I prefer to not have any passwords stored on my computer in any fashion. That's the reason I started using a PW manager in the first place. I like to use very difficult passwords. With a PW manager, I do not have to remember them. It can also generate difficult passwords for me. I think you'll like using a PW manager once you get accustomed to it.

Berton · Friday at 3:17 PM

Name, Address, 'phone number and suchlike

That was what my suggestion was about.

Rollback_Jockey · Friday at 3:47 PM

Peter B said:
Thanks Berton - I was hoping that there might be a Program that would perhaps keep a database of a few individual fields that I could 'call up' when I needed a particular one of them - i.e. First Name, Surname etc.

You can use Notepad for that, copy any relevant details into a text file and copy and paste as needed. You can add any new details on the fly.

Berton · Friday at 3:49 PM

Peter B said:
Thanks Berton - I was hoping that there might be a Program that would perhaps keep a database of a few individual fields that I could 'call up' when I needed a particular one of them - i.e. First Name, Surname etc.

That would be fine if all forms and Web pages were created alike.