You can search the web easily using Google Chrome by using the address bar at the top of the browser. You can quickly find what you're looking for on the Internet, in your bookmarks and in your browsing history. A Chrome feature might not be available if your default search engine doesn't support it.
First, open Chrome on your computer. At the top of the window, locate the address bar (also called the Omnibox). Click on it and type your search query, such as a question, keyword, or website name. Then press Enter on your keyboard.
Chrome will display search results from your default search engine, allowing you to click any result to open it.
As you type, Chrome may show suggestions based on your previous searches, browsing history, or popular queries. You can click one of these suggestions or continue typing your own search.
Additionally, you can search directly from a webpage. Highlight a word or phrase, right-click it, and choose the option to search using your default search engine. Chrome will open a new tab with results related to that text.
If you want to search within a page, press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac). Then type a word or phrase to find it instantly on the page. Matches will be highlighted for easy navigation.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top, in the address bar, enter your search.
- Select a result or press Enter.
Tip: As you enter your search, you may get suggestions based on your Web and app activity. You can delete suggestions from your search history or hide sections of suggestions based on your activity when they appear. Learn more about your activity.
Tips:
You can find a specific word or phrase on a web page on your computer.
- On your computer, open a page in Chrome.
- At the top right, select More
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- In the search window, enter your search term.
- Press Enter to search the page.
- Matches are highlighted in yellow. In the scrollbar on the right, yellow markers show where the matches are located on the page.
Tip: You can also use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + F (Windows, Linux and ChromeOS) or + F (Mac) to find a word or phrase quickly.
You can find more info about a specific word or phrase on a page.
- On your computer, open a page in Chrome.
- Highlight a word or phrase.
- On a PC: Right-click the highlighted content.
- On a Mac: Hold Ctrl and click the highlighted content.
- Click the option to search with your default search engine. For example, you might find an option like 'Search Google for emperor penguin'.
Tips:
- You can translate to your preferred language or get the definition when you select a word or phrase.
- You can convert units when you select a number.
Important:
- To use this feature, set your default search engine to Google.
- To get suggestions based on the page URL, turn on Make searches and browsing better.
- To receive suggestions based on the page title, turn on data sync for history. Learn more to get your bookmarks, passwords and more on all your devices.
When you're on a web page, you can ask questions, research products, get help with homework and quickly find information about the page content directly from the address bar.
To use this feature:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Go to a web page.
- Click anywhere in the address bar.
- In the search suggestions, you can select Ask Google about this page or one of the suggested questions.
- If you select 'Ask Google about this page', you can ask questions or search visually through selection.
- To ask a question: At the top right of the screen, in the search box, enter your question.
- To search through selection: Select a region of the page that you'd like to search by clicking and dragging.
- If you select 'Ask Google about this page', you can ask questions or search visually through selection.
- You can find the results in the side panel.
Tips:
- If this is your first time to use the feature, you can find a consent to share the page content with Google. To proceed, select OK.
- You won't get this consent if you already accepted this before on other features.
- Suggestions may not appear on sites that require payment.
You can search anything on a page with Google Lens in Chrome. For example, you can select an image of a shirt and find where to buy it or select an image of an animal to find out what it is. Learn how to search with Google Lens in Chrome.
To help you get the most out of Chrome, the Google Search side panel now offers AI-powered experiences for more efficient and engaging searching. You can easily:
- Generate key points from articles and other web pages.
To try experiments in Search on Chrome, including AI-powered experiences in the side panel, learn how to sign up for Search Labs.
Tip: Eligibility requirements may apply. Learn more about AI tools while browsing.
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You can also refine your search results by using filters like Images, News, or Videos after the results page loads, depending on what you are looking for.
In summary, Chrome allows you to search the web quickly through the address bar, suggestions, and shortcuts, making it easy to find information in just a few steps.
