How to Delete a Search Topic

You can delete search box entries.

If you are using a public computer and are searching for things that are personal in nature, you may not want others to know what kinds of items you have searched for. While technically there is no way to delete an individual search topic, you can clear the search history. This will delete the topic for which you searched as well as the other searches that are saved in the search box. The way you delete searches varies depending on which Web browser you use.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Click the "Tools" menu.

2. Click "Delete Browsing History."

3. Select the "Delete Forms" button. A confirmation window will appear.

4. Click "Yes."

5. Click the "Close" button to finish deleting the search history in Internet Explorer.

Firefox

1. Click the "Tools" menu.

2. Click "Clear Private Data."

3. Choose "Saved Form and Search History."

4. Click "Clear Private Data Now."

Safari

1. Click the "Safari" menu.

2. Click "Reset Safari." A confirmation screen will appear.

3. Click "Yes."

References

• Tech Recipes: Clear a Search Box
• Google: Clear Search Histories

Resources

• PC Mag: 20 Google Secrets