Create a custom search engine (and shortcut) in Chrome's omnibox

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How to create an Omnibox shortcut to search often-used websites

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Google Rocks! HawaiiLinda LindsayMarch 2014

CHROME TIP

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1. Go to Edit Search Engines

a.CNTRL-Click (Mac)

Right-Click (PC)in Omnibox

b.Select Edit

Search Engines

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2. A box like this will appear.

Create a custom search here.

SlideShare was automatically

added to the list.

No shortcut made yet.

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3. Add search?q=%s to URL

Name ofsearch engine Shortcut

URL with %s in place of search

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Name ofsearch engine

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search?q=%s

cws(or your choice)

Example:Chrome Webstore custom search

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3. Add Drive, Bookmark Search, and Gmail

by extension

Drive Quick SearchMUST be added by

extension

And Bookmark Search and

GMail Search MUST be added by extension

too