Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox

ritesh.techie · 15-08-2009, 02:47 PM

Before starting the tutorial lets first see what's an Omnibox is?
Omnibox is a prominent feature of Google’s Chrome Browser. Omnibox is Chrome’s combined search and address bar, which allows you to use the address bar as a search bar. All you have to do is to type a search term in the address box (Omnibox) and press enter to see results from your default search engine.

But other than this there is a reaaly cool feature which is hiding in it, lets reveal that.
You can use your address bar to search sites that you've previously visited.

Say you frequently go to YouTube to watch funny videos. The next time you need a good laugh, just start typing "youtube" in the address bar. After a few letters, the address bar will automatically offer you the option to search the site.

Now the cool trick: hit Tab on your keyboard to convert the address bar into a search box for the site.

Then type what you're looking for and press Enter. Google Chrome will immediately bring you to the search results page on that site. In this case, you'll see YouTube's search results page for "dog on skates":

Use this "tab to search" shortcut to save yourself a few clicks the next time you want to quickly search a site.

Here is a video from Google Chrome Channel

Source: Official Google's Chrome Blog

Krazzy Warrior · 14-10-2009, 06:36 AM

^Curse u spammer....
@ritesh
hmm nice! hope they will implement this thing for FF/Opera soon...

**Krow** · 14-10-2009, 11:22 AM

This is a two-month old thread Krazzy.

Krazzy Warrior · 14-10-2009, 12:38 PM

^ yup i know.. actually someone spammed here(post deleted by mod) so this thread came to front page....

**Krow** · 14-10-2009, 01:46 PM

Hehe.... I reported hours before your post mate, just didn't care to reply.

Aspire · 16-10-2009, 02:37 PM

^^
That's the way Krazzy does it..........(+2 Posts)

BTW Everyone does know about this feature of the omnibox, It's no real secret.

CHROME ROCKS!!!
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P.S. He's gonna reply and get another +1

Krazzy Warrior · 16-10-2009, 05:06 PM

^

i rarely post in those section where posts are counted so i m not like that....I mostly post in Chit-Chat and Gamerz Section where post are not counted....

Aspire · 16-10-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aspire

P.S. He's gonna reply and get another +1

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Originally Posted by Krazzy Warrior

^

i rarely post in those section where posts are counted so i m not like that....I mostly post in Chit-Chat and Gamerz Section where post are not counted....

What did i say???

@Krazzy and Techalomaniac
Please delete these posts.

Quote:

This is a two-month old thread Krazzy.

Quote:

^ yup i know.. actually someone spammed here(post deleted by mod) so this thread came to front page....

Quote:

^Curse u spammer....
@ritesh
hmm nice! hope they will implement this thing for FF/Opera soon...

@Krazzy
Dont Worry, My post count wont go higher than yours as I'll delete this one too

**Krow** · 16-10-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspire

^^
That's the way Krazzy does it..........(+2 Posts)

BTW Everyone does know about this feature of the omnibox, It's no real secret.

CHROME ROCKS!!!
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P.S. He's gonna reply and get another +1

Lol @ this.

Start by being picky at someone else's post and then predict that they will reply for another post. Haha... If you can't contribute anything useful to the thread, then please don't make such posts, encouraging other members to go further offtopic. If you notice, until you made the quoted post, the discussion was over and buried. Look who increased postcount by making a useless post and provoking others to make more offtopic posts.

I think you should grow up and above accusing other members of trying to increasing post count. It doesn't matter at all who has how many posts. Please contribute something useful to the forum and we all will know that regardless of post count, who should be respected and who should not.

kalpik · 17-10-2009, 09:02 AM

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15-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
ritesh.techie Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bhopal, India Posts: 99	Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox Before starting the tutorial lets first see what's an Omnibox is? Omnibox is a prominent feature of Google’s Chrome Browser. Omnibox is Chrome’s combined search and address bar, which allows you to use the address bar as a search bar. All you have to do is to type a search term in the address box (Omnibox) and press enter to see results from your default search engine. But other than this there is a reaaly cool feature which is hiding in it, lets reveal that. You can use your address bar to search sites that you've previously visited. Say you frequently go to YouTube to watch funny videos. The next time you need a good laugh, just start typing "youtube" in the address bar. After a few letters, the address bar will automatically offer you the option to search the site. Now the cool trick: hit Tab on your keyboard to convert the address bar into a search box for the site. Then type what you're looking for and press Enter. Google Chrome will immediately bring you to the search results page on that site. In this case, you'll see YouTube's search results page for "dog on skates": Use this "tab to search" shortcut to save yourself a few clicks the next time you want to quickly search a site. Here is a video from Google Chrome Channel Source: Official Google's Chrome Blog __________________ Get all latest tips and tricks at http://beingpc.com/

14-10-2009, 06:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Krazzy Warrior "Aal Izz Well" Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Inside ur BRaIN..!! Posts: 1,832	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox ^Curse u spammer.... @ritesh hmm nice! hope they will implement this thing for FF/Opera soon... __________________ http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=krow http://twitter.com/krazzywarrior

14-10-2009, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Krow Crowman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,782	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox This is a two-month old thread Krazzy. __________________ Like a post? Use the reputation button. Abusive, offtopic post? Use the report post button. Read before messaging any moderator for any query: FAQ + answers for new members Read all the sticky threads before asking any type of query. Most basic questions are answered in those. Ignorance of FORUM RULES is no defence.

14-10-2009, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Krazzy Warrior "Aal Izz Well" Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Inside ur BRaIN..!! Posts: 1,832	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox ^ yup i know.. actually someone spammed here(post deleted by mod) so this thread came to front page.... __________________ http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=krow http://twitter.com/krazzywarrior

14-10-2009, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Krow Crowman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,782	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox Hehe.... I reported hours before your post mate, just didn't care to reply. __________________ Like a post? Use the reputation button. Abusive, offtopic post? Use the report post button. Read before messaging any moderator for any query: FAQ + answers for new members Read all the sticky threads before asking any type of query. Most basic questions are answered in those. Ignorance of FORUM RULES is no defence.

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16-10-2009, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aspire Alpha Geek Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 835	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox ^^ That's the way Krazzy does it..........(+2 Posts) BTW Everyone does know about this feature of the omnibox, It's no real secret. CHROME ROCKS!!! ----------------------------------------- Posted again: ----------------------------------------- P.S. He's gonna reply and get another +1 Last edited by Aspire; 16-10-2009 at 02:37 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

16-10-2009, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Krazzy Warrior "Aal Izz Well" Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Inside ur BRaIN..!! Posts: 1,832	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox ^ i rarely post in those section where posts are counted so i m not like that....I mostly post in Chit-Chat and Gamerz Section where post are not counted.... __________________ http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=krow http://twitter.com/krazzywarrior

17-10-2009, 09:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
kalpik In Pursuit of "Happyness" Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,404	Re: Quick site search using Chrome's Omnibox :/ ........................ ----------------------------------------- Posted again: ----------------------------------------- :/ ........................ __________________ Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain Last edited by kalpik; 17-10-2009 at 09:02 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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