#Firefox : URL Keyword for Search Engines


Most browsers allow search to default search engine in address bar, but what if you want a different engine? You can switch on the right box, choose one and then start the search.

That’s suck!

So you can try this:

  • click the little arrow in the search engine box to open the drop down menu.
    Screen Shot 2013-02-24 at 6.30.14 PM
  • select Manage Search Engines…
    Screen Shot 2013-02-24 at 6.30.35 PM
  • select an engine and then click on Edit Keyword…
  • add the keyword you prefer and then click OK

From now on, if you want make a search with the engine in the URL bar, construct your research like:
keyword query
Examples:
wiki power law distribution
answer AAPL growth
twitter Barack Obama

NOTE: if your keyword doesn’t work and your query is answered by the default search engine, try to change it! I have noticed that if you use the name of the service (e.g., Wikipedia, Yhaoo) most of the time the keyword doesn’t work. 😦

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About whitehatty

Computer Engineer and Scientist interested in Computer Security, Complex Networks, Math, Biology and Medicine. "Think Different" life style. Quake 3 Arena player. NERD by DNA.

Posted on February 24, 2013, in Apps, Tips & Tricks and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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