Changing your default search engine in Firefox is a straightforward process. Here's how to do it:
Steps to Change Your Default Search Engine
- Open Firefox: Launch the Firefox browser on your computer.
- Access the Menu: Click the menu button, often referred to as the "hamburger button," located in the top-right corner of the Firefox window. It looks like three horizontal lines.
- Open Settings: In the menu that appears, click on the "Settings" option.
- Navigate to Search: In the Settings menu on the left, click on the "Search" option.
- Select Your Default Search Engine: Under the "Default Search Engine" section, you'll see a dropdown menu. Click this menu and choose your preferred search engine from the list of available options (e.g., Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing).
That's it! Your new default search engine will now be used when you type searches directly into the address bar or use the search bar (if you have one enabled).
Additional Search Engine Options
In the "Search" settings, you may also see options for:
- One-Click Search Engines: These allow you to quickly search on other sites (like Amazon, Wikipedia) directly from the address bar using keywords. You can manage and customize these in the "One-Click Search Engines" section.
- Address Bar: You can configure how the address bar handles searches and suggestions.
