Google Chrome seeks to simplify the user experience when searching through bookmarks, history, and tabs.
New shortcuts
Chrome has added shortcuts to the address bar that allow for more efficient searching within bookmarks, history, and tabs. Starting today, this feature has been officially rolled out in Chrome 108.
Why were these shortcuts implemented in Chrome?
In the digital world, it’s common to have specific database by industry countless tabs open. This reality prompted Chrome to develop tools that make it easier to directly search for tabs, bookmarks, or URLs within your history.
How do they work?
It’s simple. Just type @ and then click one of the three buttons: “Search Bookmarks,” “Search History,” or “Search Tabs.”
- To search for a bookmark: Type @bookmarks, enter the bookmark name, and you’ll get a drop-down menu with matching suggestions from all your bookmark folders.
- To search your history: Type @history, then enter your query to preview your browsing history in the address bar.
- To search for a tab: Type @tabs, press space, enter the tab title, and you’ll see suggestions in your address bar.
Below, we’ve shared screenshots of the new marketing list search features in bookmarks and history:
Conclusion
Browsers like Arc and SigmaOS have long improving workplace relations offered similar functionality, allowing you to have multiple tabs open in the background and access them via a search bar or keyboard shortcuts. While Google Chrome’s implementation can be useful, it’s not a novel idea.