How to turn Bing search suggestions on or off
Bing search suggestions speed up searches by predicting user input. These suggestions appear in the Bing search bar as users type, helping to complete search terms. This feature, present in the Bing search engine, offers an estimated 20% faster search completion time.
Search suggestions save time but may need turning off for privacy or to reduce distractions. Some users feel uncomfortable seeing suggestions when others could view their screen.
Turning off Bing search suggestions is a straightforward process within Windows 11’s settings. It can also slightly improve browser performance by reducing background activity.
Here’s how to control Bing search suggestions to fit your needs.
Go to Bing.com, click the gear icon for settings, find “See search suggestions as you type,” and uncheck the box to turn them off. To turn them back on, follow the same steps and check the box.
How to Turn Off Bing Search Suggestions
Search bar suggestions in Bing are controlled within your web browser. Microsoft Edge serves as an example for this process, though other browsers handle similar settings. Users can manage these suggestions to personalize their search experience.
Step 1Open Microsoft Edge
First, open your web browser. If you use Microsoft Edge, find its icon on your taskbar or in your Start menu and click it.
Step 2Go to Bing.com
With your browser open, navigate to the Bing search website. Type bing.com into the address bar at the top and press Enter. This will take you to the Bing homepage.
Step 3Find Bing Settings
The Bing search suggestions feature appears on the Bing homepage. Users find the settings menu, typically a small gear icon or a link labeled "Settings," in the top-right corner of the page. Clicking this gear icon or "Settings" link opens the Bing settings panel for the current browser version.
Step 4Find the Search Suggestions Option
Within the Bing settings, locate an option related to search suggestions. It might be phrased as something like “See search suggestions as you type.” This is usually a checkbox you can toggle on or off.
Step 5Uncheck the Box
To disable search suggestions, uncheck the box next to "See search suggestions as you type." This action removes the checkmark, and the search suggestions are now turned off.
Step 6Save Your Changes
Some settings change right away. Other settings need you to click a "Save" or "Apply" button. Find this button at the bottom of the settings page. Clicking it makes sure your choice is recorded.
How to Turn Bing Search Suggestions Back On
You can turn Bing search suggestions back on by following almost the same steps used to turn them off. Re-enabling these suggestions helps users quickly see related search terms as they type, making searches faster. For example, typing "weather" might show "weather forecast" and "weather today" as suggestions.
Step 1Go to Bing.com
Open your browser (like Microsoft Edge) and go to bing.com.
Step 2Find Bing Settings
As before, find and click the gear icon (⚙️) or the “Settings” link, typically located in the top-right corner of the Bing homepage.
Step 3Find the Search Suggestions Option
In the Bing settings, locate the option labeled “See search suggestions as you type.” This is the same setting you previously turned off.
Step 4Check the Box
To control search suggestions, click the box next to the "See search suggestions as you type" setting. Placing a checkmark in this box turns on Bing's search suggestions, showing results as you type and helping you find information faster.
Step 5Save Your Preferences
Saving Bing search suggestions requires users to click a "Save" or "Apply" button on the settings page. This action confirms the user's decision to turn search suggestions on or off, making the chosen setting active.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/bing/turn-search-suggestions-off-or-on
Summary
You can easily turn Bing search suggestions on or off right from the Bing settings in your browser.
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