
Tried this, but didn’t see “context menu search with google”.
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Having said that, we’ll monitor the situation and provide an update if and when there are any new developments surrounding the Google Chrome ‘Search Google for’ issue.ġ1:04 am (IST): One of our readers has suggested a workaround to fix this issue. Also, they are not permanent and will be taken away when the developers no longer need them. Restart Google Chrome for the changes to take effect.įlags are for the developer’s use and are not recommended for average users as they are experimental and can cause instability. Change the setting from “Default” to “Disabled”.Ĥ. Search for the “Context menu search with Google” flag.ģ. Type “chrome://flags” in the address bar and press Enter.Ģ. One more click to open new tab? No thanks.įortunately, we have come across a potential workaround that involves disabling the ‘Context menu search with Google’ flag.

Now the sidebar is too small and completely useless, cannot even navigate is a normal tab. Right click “search google” now opens a sidebar instead of new tab? How do I revert it? It was so easy to navigate another regular tab with my macros. Is there a way to revert this change to the old behavior where it opens it in a new tab directly? When you right click text to search it on google, it opens in a small window beside the current tab. Users perceive this feature to be incomplete in its current state, despite the developers’ intention for a more Google-focused experience when utilizing the search functionality.

This move has been more of an inconvenience than a benefit, as ‘Search Google for’ was a quick method to search for anything instead of typing or pasting the text in a new tab. Now, instead of opening a new tab, users get the search engine and results on the right side of their screen. Source (Click/tap to view)Įarlier when a user would highlight some text, right-click on the blue text, and select “Search Google for…”, that would open a new tab with the results.

For instance, Google Chrome Tab and Bookmark icons pixelated, blurry or weird after latest update (v109).Ĭhrome right-click ‘Search Google for’ opening in the side panel instead of a new tabĪfter the newest update, Google Chrome right-clicks ‘Search Google for’ opens on the side panel rather than a new tab, according to reports ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). On the other hand, it is not uncommon for a web browser to have issues and glitches. What did I do after getting my new laptop? Yes, I installed Google Chrome right away since it is so popular and handy for day-to-day usage that you don’t want to try anything else. New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…….
