To use search engine shortcuts in a browser like Brave, you can configure them in the address bar. Here's how it typically works:
- Set Up and Use Search Engine Shortcuts in Brave: Open the Browser Settings:
Go to Settings in Brave by clicking on the menu (three horizontal lines) in the upper-right corner of the window. Navigate to Search Engine settings. Manage Search Engines:
In the "Search Engine" section, you'll see an option to Manage search engines. Click on it. You’ll see a list of default search engines (like Google, DuckDuckGo, etc.). You can edit or add custom search engines with your preferred shortcuts. Set Search Engine Shortcuts:
In the list, you can find the "Shortcut" column, where you’ll define your own keyboard shortcuts for each search engine. For example: Google: Shortcut :g DuckDuckGo: Shortcut :d Brave: Shortcut :br These shortcuts allow you to quickly switch search engines without needing to change the default search engine in the settings. 2. Using the Shortcuts: After setting up the search engines with their shortcuts, you can quickly use them in the address bar.
For Google (Default):
Simply type :g followed by your search query in the address bar and press Enter. Example: :g how to use shortcuts in brave For DuckDuckGo:
Type :d followed by your search query. Example: :d privacy tips For Brave's own search engine:
Type :br and your query to search using Brave's search engine. Example: :br Brave browser features 3. Changing Default Search Engine: If you want to change the default search engine, you can go to Settings > Search Engine, and under the Default Search Engine section, select the search engine of your choice.
This method allows you to instantly switch between search engines without opening their individual websites, making searches faster.
Example: In the address bar, typing:
:g fastest programming languages will use Google. :d fastest programming languages will use DuckDuckGo. :br fastest programming languages will use Brave's default search engine. Let me know if you'd like more details on customizing this further!