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What is the significance of the keyword for a search engine?

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The Manage Search Engines dialog has an Edit Keyword… button that allows you to assign a keyword to a search engine. What is the purpose of this keyword? How do I use this keyword?

Is it related to the Location Bar "Smart Keyword" feature?

The Manage Search Engines dialog has an '''Edit Keyword…''' button that allows you to assign a keyword to a search engine. What is the purpose of this keyword? How do I use this keyword? Is it related to [[Smart Keywords|the Location Bar "Smart Keyword" feature]]?

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You can use a keyword to do a search via the location bar. You enter the keyword and a space and the search terms.

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You can use a keyword to do a search via the location bar. You enter the keyword and a space and the search terms.

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OK, the keywords on search engines work the same as keywords on bookmarks. I'm not sure why that's not explicitly mentioned, nor why the Mozillazine articles don't show up in Firefox Help searches. It solves the problem, though. Thanks!

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You're welcome.