When you first install Google Chrome you are given a choice on which search engine you want to use in Chrome’s omnibox. If you are unhappy with your selection here is how to change search engine in Google Chrome.
How to Change Search Engine in Google Chrome
Here is what the omnibox typically looks like when you are searching the internet for something.
You get a nice drop down with options an dat the top you usually see the words your typing followed by the search engine. This helps you remember which search engine you are currently using. To switch to another go to the wrench to the right of the omnibox ans click on Settings.
The Setting menu will open for Chrome in a new tab. Find the Search group under the Basic menu items. Here you change your search engine. By default there are three, Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
If you want more options you can click the Manage Search Engines to get even more.
After you are finished selecting which search engine you want close the setting window and start typing in the omnibox. You will immediately see the switch.
Give your new search engine a spin.
If you ever want to go back just go back to the setting menu and select your regular search engine. Changing search engines can be a good thing from time to time.
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