The "highlight" you are likely referring to in Windows 10 is the Windows Search Highlights feature. As mentioned in resources like the video titled "How To Disable Windows Search Highlights," this feature appears as various changing images or text hints within the search bar on your taskbar. It's designed to show trending topics, holidays, or other information related to search.
If you find this feature distracting or simply prefer a cleaner search bar, you can easily remove or disable it.
What are Windows Search Highlights?
Introduced by Microsoft, Search Highlights are dynamic content displayed within the Windows Search box on the taskbar. They provide information or prompts related to current events, holidays, or topics that might be relevant to your search queries. As described in the video reference, they appear "at the very bottom of your screen right over there in the search. Bar."
How to Disable Windows Search Highlights
Disabling this feature in Windows 10 is a simple process that can be done directly from the taskbar settings.
Here are the steps to turn off Search Highlights:
- Locate your Taskbar: Go to the main taskbar at the bottom of your screen where your running applications and system tray are located.
- Right-Click the Taskbar: Click the right mouse button anywhere on an empty space on the taskbar. This will open a context menu.
- Hover Over "Search": In the context menu that appears, find the option labeled "Search" and hover your mouse pointer over it. A sub-menu will pop up.
- Uncheck "Show search highlights": In the Search sub-menu, you will see an option called "Show search highlights." If this option has a checkmark next to it, it means the feature is enabled. Click on this option to uncheck it.
- Visual Aid: When you uncheck "Show search highlights," the checkmark will disappear, and the Search Highlights content in your search bar should immediately be removed.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Open Menu | Right-click on the taskbar. |
| 2. Navigate | Hover over the "Search" option. |
| 3. Disable Highlights | Click on "Show search highlights" to uncheck it. |
Once unchecked, the dynamic content of Search Highlights will be removed from your search bar, leaving it as a standard search box or icon depending on your other search settings.
By following these simple steps, you can effectively remove the Search Highlights feature from your Windows 10 taskbar, achieving a less cluttered look if you prefer.
