Google search bar

jmt356 · Post by **jmt356** » 03 Dec 2010, 11:18

On my former computer, I downloaded a tool that puts a small box in the upper right hand corner of IE that enables me to search the web by simply ty'ping into that box. On my current (new) laptop, such a box was preinstalled, but it is a "Bing" box (one that uses Bing, not Google). I want Google and tried googling it, but the only thing I find is the Google Toolbar, which has all these other features and not the simple Google search box. What is the name of that search box so I can figure out what i need to google to find it?

Post by **HansV** » 03 Dec 2010, 11:31

You can configure the search box easily:

Click the little dropdown arrow on the right of the search box. You can search for additional search engines and manage them.

I have set Google and Bing, with Google as default. But you decide for yourself of course.

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DaveA · Post by **DaveA** » 03 Dec 2010, 15:40

What is the name of that search box so I can figure out what i need to google to find it?

As far as I know this is part of IE 8 and may even been there for IE7. There is NO down load other than the "Find more providers" when you select the drop down arrow.

Post by **StuartR** » 03 Dec 2010, 15:47

DaveA wrote:...As far as I know this is part of IE 8 and may even been there for IE7...

Yes, it is there in Internet Explorer 7 too.

jmt356 · Post by **jmt356** » 05 Dec 2010, 10:20

Thanks all. Is there a keyboard shortcut to get the cursor up there?

Post by **HansV** » 05 Dec 2010, 10:24

Yes: Ctrl+E.

PaulB · Post by **PaulB** » 05 Dec 2010, 17:47

HansV wrote:Yes: Ctrl+E.

I did not know that. It also works in Firefox.

jmt356 · Post by **jmt356** » 06 Dec 2010, 11:37

thanks! now I don't have to set google.com to my home page and press alt+m anymore

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