How to Delete Drop Down Search Information

Many toolbars and address bars store search history within them, and if you click on them, a drop-down box will appear containing a list of the previous search information. In search toolbars, this information is in the form of keywords and keyword phrases, whereas in address bars, it is web addresses of the websites you've visited. You might not want everybody who uses your computer to see your search history, though. No need to worry, for you can very easily delete drop-down search information.

Instructions

1. Click on the address bar or toolbar to position your cursor within the box.

2. Press the down arrow to cause the drop-down search information to appear.

3. Scroll to the search information that you wish to delete in order to select it.

4. Press the delete "Del" key to delete the search information from the drop-down menu.

Tips & Warnings

• Hold down the control "Ctrl" key to select multiple searches and then press the "Del" key to delete them all at once, rather than having to delete them individually.

• In order to keep your drop-down search information cleared, you must complete this process after each browsing session.

References

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