How to Change the Internet Explorer Search Box Settings
InformationThis will show you how to use, setup, and change the default search provider for the Internet Explorer Search box.
TipTo add or remove the Iternet Explorer Search box for all user accounts, see: How to Add or Remove the Internet Explorer Search Box in Vista
NoteThe keyboard shortcut to open and take you to the Internet Explorer Search box is: CTRL+E
EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Search Box
Here's How:
1. To Search the Web
A) Type what you want to search for and press Enter or click the magnifying glass button. (See example screenshot above)
2. To Use and Change the Search Box Options
A) Click on the drop down arrow for the search box options. (See screenshots below)
NOTE: See steps 3, 4, and 5 below for an explanation of each option.
3. To Search for text on the current webpage
A) Click on Find on this Page. (See screenshot above)
NOTE: You can also press CTRL+F to see this box.
4. To Add a Different Search Provider
A) Click on Find More Providers. (See screenshot below step 2)
NOTE: This wil take you to a Microsoft website where you can choose from a list of different seach providers. (EX: Google)
5. To Change Search Defaults
NOTE: This allows you to set or remove a default search provider that you have already added from step 4.
A) Click on Change Search Defaults (IE7) or Manage Search Providers (IE8). (See screenshot below step 2)
B) To Change Default Search Provider - Click on a search provider to highlight it and click on the Default (IE7) or Set as default (IE8) button. (See screenshot below)
C) To Remove a Search Provider - Click on a search provider to highlight it and click on the Remove button. (See screenshots below)
6. To Search a Site from the Search Box
NOTE: If you are on a site and the arrow next to the magnifying glass turns orange, then that site can be searched from the search box or added as a provider.
A) Click on the orange arrow. (See screenshot below)
B) Check the site. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: For example, Vista X64 Forums.
C) You can now type something into the search box and press Enter for it be searched on the website.
7. To Add a Site as the Default Search Provider
NOTE: If you are on a site and the arrow next to the magnifying glass turns orange, then that site can be searched from the search box or added as a provider.
A) Click on Add Search Providers. (See screenshot below)
B) Click on the Site you want to add.
NOTE: For example, Vista X64 Forums.
That's it,
Shawn
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