How to turn Bing search suggestions on or off
Bing search suggestions speed up searches by predicting what you will type. Bing search suggestions appear in the Bing search bar as you type, helping to complete search terms. This Bing search engine feature offers an estimated 20% faster search completion time.
Search suggestions help you save time, but you can turn search suggestions off for privacy or to reduce distractions. Some users feel uncomfortable seeing search suggestions when others might view your 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
Bing search bar suggestions are controlled within your web browser. For example, in Microsoft Edge, you can manage these suggestions to personalize your search experience. Other browsers also handle similar settings for their respective search bars.
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
Bing search suggestion settings appear on the Bing homepage. Locate a small gear icon or a link labeled "Settings" in the top-right corner of the Bing homepage. Clicking the "Settings" link opens the settings panel, allowing you to control Bing search suggestions for your account.
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." Removing this checkmark turns off search suggestions for you.
Step 6Save Your Changes
The "Save" or "Apply" button records your setting changes. You need to click this button after making any changes to settings that do not change right away. This button appears at the bottom of the settings page. Clicking the button makes sure your choice is saved.
How to Turn Bing Search Suggestions Back On
Bing search suggestions provide quick ideas as you type in the Bing search bar, helping you find what you are looking for faster. You can turn Bing search suggestions back on by following the same simple steps you used to turn Bing search suggestions off.
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
Step 5Save Your Preferences
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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