prefill
Populate fields automatically
Prefill means to fill in advance.
Forms are prefilled with known information so users don't have to enter it again: The application prefilled my name and address from my account.
In computing, prefill often refers to populating fields with default or previously stored data.
The noun prefill is the content supplied in advance.
Automatic form completion
- autocompleteSoftware-suggested text completion
- defaultPreset standard option
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- placeholderTemporary position marker
dropdown · pre-set · remembered · cached · stored · recall · persistence · convenience
Prepared in advance, standardized
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- advanceMove or progress forward
- setupHow something is arranged
- initializationPreparing system for operation
staging · priming · groundwork · prepping · preliminary · front-loading · anticipatory · proactive
autofill
Automatic form completion
- autocompleteSoftware-suggested text completion
- defaultPreset standard option
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
placeholder · dropdown · pre-set · remembered · cached · stored · recall · persistence · convenience · shortcut
ready-made
Prepared in advance, standardized
initialization · staging · priming · groundwork · prepping · preliminary · front-loading · anticipatory · proactive · ahead-of-time