Disable Search Highlights Using Local Group Policy Editor
Step 1: To open the Run dialog box, press Windows + R.
Step 2: To open the Local Group Policy Editor, type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
Step 3: In local group policy editor go to the following path
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Search
Step 4: Right click on “Allow Search Highlights” then click on “EDIT”
Step 5: Choose “Disabled” at the top, then click “Apply” and “OK” at the bottom.
How to Turn Off Search Highlights on Windows 11
The highlighted search feature in Windows 11 shows some content in the side panel of the search. This is also possible to disable to save space. Notable moments are highlighted along with the present and daily information such as Word of the Day, Microsoft Rewards, and trending searches.
The interface has a list of recent apps, files, settings, and websites on the left side. In addition, the feature can be disabled in case the user doesn’t find this useful and wants to go back to the usual experience. Let’s some methods to turn off search highlights on your Windows PC.
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