How do I clear previously typed searched items

I forgot Google is included in the Auto-fill>Other section. I'm using Safari 3 Beta. The Auto-fill>Other information is not retained when quitting Safari.

Heh. I'm using the Safari 3 beta as well, and I really hate that it clears all of the Autofill > Other entries on quit. I wouldn't mind an option to set how often (if ever) those entries should be automatically deleted. Heading over to the Mac OS X feedback form while this is still on my mind. 😉

Hi

Welcome to the Mac platform.

Easiest way to remove the history searches for YouTube is via Safari Preferences>Auto-fill>Other and select "edit". Go to the YouTube entry and remove it. Safari Preferences can be accessed either via the Safari Menu, or pressing the Command and comma keys at the same time.

Google's search is a bit different. There, once logged on to your G account, go to Google Preferences. Somewhere in that maize of selections you'll find the option to remove the searches.

ps: im new to mac, if u couldnt tell...so please dont mind...haha

A good way to familiarize yourself with OS X is to pick up a copy of Scott Kelby's book OS X Tiger: Killer Tips.

Hi Steven, Welcome to Apple's Users Help Users Forums.

For Google: Go the Search Bar, don't type anything, click on the down pointing triangle.

At the botttom of the list is 'Clear Recent Searches.'

Enjoy your new iMac, JP

Google's search is a bit different. There, once logged on to your G account, go to Google Preferences. Somewhere in that maize of selections you'll find the option to remove the searches.

It's true that Google will keep a record of your searches if you're logged into your Google account. However, Google doesn't autofill those search strings in the Google search field; only Safari does that. So the procedure for clearing those autofill entries is the same as you gave for clearing YouTube search strings.

Instead of autofilling past searches as you type, Google's list of your search history is only accessed by clicking on the "My Account" link and then clicking on the "Web History" link. (And for what it's worth, clearing Google's record of your search history is via the option found at My Account > My Services - Edit > Delete Web History.)

Thanks for clarifying that piece Rachel. I forgot Google is included in the Auto-fill>Other section. I'm using Safari 3 Beta. The Auto-fill>Other information is not retained when quitting Safari.

Hi JP

I think the OP is referring to the search panel on Google.com rather than the one on the Address Bar.

Hi H_S,

On a reread, it looks like you are right. 🙂

Well, maybe I helped some thread reader. 😉

I submitted a bug report awhile ago. I guess the Engineers in Cupertino are too busy playing with their new iPod Touch or iPhones to have noticed. 😉