How to Erase Search Engine Topics

When you enter a search topic in your web browser or a search engine, your Internet browser may automatically save the form information. The search results page is also stored in your browser history, if you do not have settings that delete your history or use a private browsing option. You can remove the form information and search history from your web browser so that other people using the computer are not able to see the information you are searching for.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Click "Tools." Choose "Delete Browsing History."

3. Check the options labeled "History" and "Form data" to clear out the results pages for your search engine, as well as any text you had entered into the search form.

4. Click "Delete."

Firefox

1. Open Firefox.

2. Click "Tools."

3. Click "Options." Choose a time range to clear out, such as from the last hour.

4. Check "Browsing and Download History" and "Form & Search History." Click "Clear Now."

References

• Mozilla: Clear Recent History
• Microsoft: Clear the history of websites you've visited