Disable Search Highlights Using Registry Editor
Step 1: To open the Run dialog box, press Windows + R.
Step 2: Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Step 3: In the Registry editor go to this path
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings
Step 4: If “IsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled” is not available then create new one by right click on right pane.
Step 5: Right click on “IsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled” then modify the value data to “0“
Step 6: Click on “OK”
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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