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How do I allow information to be typed into my loaction bar

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The location bar where the internet address is housed I can no longer type in for instance "universities" and I will go to a Google search for names of items with "universities" now it just comes up with some weird page or an actual webpage if I get the name right. I would like to just use the location bar for a search

The location bar where the internet address is housed I can no longer type in for instance "universities" and I will go to a Google search for names of items with "universities" now it just comes up with some weird page or an actual webpage if I get the name right. I would like to just use the location bar for a search

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It is best to use the search bar to search or use a one letter keyword search to do searches via the location bar.
You can add a keyword to a search engine via Manage Search Engines in the search bar or you can create bookmarks for this purpose.

With a keyword search then you know that Firefox will perform a search with the chosen search engine which otherwise only will happen if you enter multiple search terms.


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Well, if you'll remember, the "location bar" is actually the "Awesome Bar"! It's not called the Awesome Bar for no reason; it really is awesome.

Yes, you can use it to search on a search engine. Just type about:config into the Awesome Bar. Click "I'll be careful, I promise!". In the config menu's search box, look for browser.search.defaultenginename. Right-click on it, and then select "Modify". Type "Google" (or whatever search engine you use) into the prompt box. Try out your Awesome Bar!