Google Considering Expanding Search Box to Accommodate Longer Queries
Increasing Length of User Search Queries
Users are increasingly entering longer search queries, sometimes exceeding 2,000 characters. Currently, the Google Search box limits visibility, requiring users to scroll horizontally to see the entire input.
User Feedback and Requested Improvements
Google received feedback suggesting the search box should become more dynamic and automatically expand downward to display the full query without needing to scroll sideways.
Google’s Response and Potential Changes
- Rajan Patel, Google’s VP of Engineering for Search, acknowledged the feedback on social media.
- He indicated Google is considering ways to extend the search box for better usability with long queries.
- No official rollout or timeline has been announced yet.
These enhancements aim to improve the search experience for users who input detailed or complex queries.
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read original.
