Changing Search Engine

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Changing Search Engine

Post by geraldh » 2026-03-29, 08:23

Operating system: Linux Mint 22
Browser version: 34.1.0
32-bit or 64-bit browser?: 64 bit
Browser theme (if not default): Moonfox 3
Installed add-ons: Menu mod 2.2.1, uBLock Origin, Downloads Window, nMatrix
Installed plugins: (about:plugins): None

I'm trying to change my search engine from Startpage to DuckDuckGo, as Startpage seems to be adding various annoyances lately, but I can't find an option anywhere? https://addons.palemoon.org/search-plugins/ mentions using "Manage Search Engines" , but I can't find it. I've checked Menumod to make sure I haven't turned anything off. Have I corrupted something, or have I lost my marbles? Thank you.
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Re: Changing Search Engine

Post by jobbautista9 » 2026-03-29, 08:27

geraldh wrote: ↑
2026-03-29, 08:23
 https://addons.palemoon.org/search-plugins/ mentions using "Manage Search Engines" , but I can't find it.
Click on the current search engine's icon of your search bar and you should find it there. Switching the default search engine is as simple as switching the current search engine in the search bar icon's menu itself.
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Re: Changing Search Engine

Post by Moonchild » 2026-03-29, 13:37

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Re: Changing Search Engine

Post by geraldh » 2026-03-30, 15:57

Thank you. I had customised the toolbar and removed the search box as I mostly search from the URL bar and I like to have a wider URL bar. Confusion was increased as my backup browser, Waterfox, has a search magnifying glass in the URL bar which in some ways gives the best of both worlds :) .
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