Abstract: Thixotropic aqueous liquid automatic dishwashing detergent composition with improved anti-filming and anti-spotting properties and method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises polyacrylate polymer, inorganic builder salts, chlorine bleach, bleach-stable detergent and a thixotropic thickener and optionally alumina or titanium dioxide. The compositions provide reduced filming and spotting on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water, and remain stable against phase separation.