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"Search Google for"

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When I highlight a word(s) on a webpage and right-click on it, I get the option to "Search Google for" the highlighted word(s). I love that feature and use it very frequently. I would like to add "Search Wikipedia for" and "Search Google Images for" as well, but I have not figured out how to do so. I realize that others may wish to add other or additional searches in the same manner, such as "Search IMDB for" or "Search Allmusic for." I have already searched through about:config and through my Windows10 Registry, but I have found nothing. Please inform me as to how this may be accomplished.

When I highlight a word(s) on a webpage and right-click on it, I get the option to "Search Google for" the highlighted word(s). I love that feature and use it very frequently. I would like to add "Search Wikipedia for" and "Search Google Images for" as well, but I have not figured out how to do so. I realize that others may wish to add other or additional searches in the same manner, such as "Search IMDB for" or "Search Allmusic for." I have already searched through about:config and through my Windows10 Registry, but I have found nothing. Please inform me as to how this may be accomplished.

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hi 1Bruce, you might have a look at an addon like this one: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/context-search-x/

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hi 1Bruce, you might have a look at an addon like this one: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/context-search-x/