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In Google Chrome, the browser's default search engine is set to Google (no big surprise there!). Any time keywords are entered into the browser's combined address/search bar, also known as the omnibox, they are passed to Google's own search engine. However, you can modify this setting to utilize another search engine if you choose. Chrome also provides the ability to add your own engine, assuming that you know the appropriate search string.
In addition, if you wish to search via one of Chrome's other installed options, this can be accomplished by first entering its designated keyword prior to your search term. This tutorial shows you how to manage the browser's integrated search engines.
First, open your Google Chrome browser.
The Tools Menu
Click on the Chrome "wrench" icon, located in the upper right hand corner of your browser window. When the drop-down menu appears, select the choice labeled Options.
Chrome Options
Chrome's Basics option page should now be displayed in a new tab or new window, depending on your default settings. Towards the bottom of the page is the Search section, featuring a drop-down menu displaying your browser's current search engine.
In the example above, the default search engine is currently set to Google. Click on the arrow located to the right of the drop-down menu to view the other available choices.
Manage Search Engines
Also found in the Search section of Chrome's Basics option page is a button labeled Manage search engines... Click on this button.
Integrated Search Engines
A listing of all search engines currently available within your Chrome browser should now be displayed, separated into two sections. The first, Default search options, contains the options that are pre-installed with Chrome. These are Google, Yahoo!, Bing, and Ask.com. This section may also contain any other search engine(s) that you had chosen to be your default option at one point.
The second section, Other search engines, lists additional options that are currently available within your Chrome browser.
Change Default Search Engine
To change Chrome's default search engine, first click on its name to highlight the appropriate row. In the example above, I have chosen ebay.com to be my new default engine. Next, click on the Make default button. You have now configured a new default search engine.
Remove Search Engine
As you can see in the example above, ebay.com is now set as Chrome's default search engine. To remove/uninstall any search engines, other than the default option, first click on its name to highlight the appropriate row. Next, click on the 'X' that is located directly to the right of the Make default button. The highlighted search engine will be instantly removed from Chrome's list of available choices.
Add New Search Engine
Chrome also gives you the ability to add a new search engine, assuming that you have the correct query syntax available. To do so first click on the Add a new search engine edit field, found at the very bottom of the Other search engines list (see example above). In the edit fields provided, enter the desired name, keyword, and search query for your custom engine. If everything is entered correctly, you should be able to use your custom search engine immediately.
Chrome takes its integrated search functionality a step further with the Instant feature, which displays dynamic results as you type. Not only can Instant help you save time by populating your search term prior to it being entered in its entirety, but it can also assist by suggesting a more relevant set of keywords than the one you initially had in mind.
To enable Instant, first click on the check box labeled Enable Instant for faster searching and browsing.
Please note that, with Instant enabled, some of your input in the omnibox (address/search bar) may be logged. See the Logging Policies for Chrome Instant for more information.
A dialog warning, shown above, will now be displayed explaining how Instant works as well as what type of data may be logged. To enable Instant, click on the OK button. If you have changed your mind and do not wish to enable Instant at this time, simply click on Cancel.
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