How to Erase the Search Box Options

Erasing search box or form field entries prevents the prying eyes of other users from viewing your previous Internet searches. The second option involves shutting off the Search and Form Field history function. This will eliminate pop-up text as you type. Any form boxes auto-filled in the past will revert back to incomplete status. Turning off other history-based features remains at your discretion within the Privacy options of your browser.

Deleting Search Box History

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  Double-click the Internet browser's application shortcut. Click the "Tools" menu, then click the "Options" link.

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  Click the "Privacy" tab, then click the "Clear your recent history" link. Click the "Form and Search History" check box and any other check boxes for removal.

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  Click the "Clear Now" button to perform the removal, then click the "OK" button to exit the Options screen.

Turning Off Search History

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  Double-click the Internet browser's application shortcut. Click the "Tools" menu, then click the "Options" link.

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  Click the "Privacy" tab, then click the drop-down menu and select the "Use custom settings for history" option.

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  Click the "Remember search and form history" check box, then click the "OK" button to apply the changes. Click the "OK" button on the Options screen to close the window.