Better search input history behaviour

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TeToTa
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Better search input history behaviour

Post by TeToTa »

The search input works worse that the default one (like a usual text input in a browser).

Currently, "Ctrl + Z" in the search input just toggles last 2 searches. It's notable inconvenient.

I want to use "Ctrl + Z" to go back more than 1 time.
Also, I want to use "Ctrl + Shift + Z" and "Ctrl + Y" as the reverse function of "Ctrl + Z".

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BTW, there is the "v" button on the right from the input to list recent searches, but it works ...strange. It lists only a few of my searches. What does the logic it use?
void
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Re: Better search input history behaviour

Post by void »

Thank you for your feedback TeToTa,

Everything uses the stock Windows edit control.
My own edit control with more undo history is on my TODO list.



Search history is off by default.



To enable Search History: (sounds like you have done this already)
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Options.
  • Click the History tab on the left.
  • Check Enable Search History.
  • Click OK.


To add a search to your history:
  • Press ENTER in the search box.
    -or-
  • Perform an action on a result.


To go back to a previous search:
  • Press Alt + Left


To go forward to a future search:
  • Press Alt + Right


The dropdown button on the right of the search box shows previous search history.
This previous search history is sorted by the search date. (can be set under Tools -> Options -> History)



Search History can be accessed with: Ctrl + H
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