Using a search engine is the only way to find exactly what you are looking for among millions of websites. However, the disadvantage to using a search engine is that you may need to go extra lengths to protect your privacy, especially if you use a public computer. After performing a search, the words you type into the search box will auto-fill into the space when a similar search is typed. Luckily, it's possible to clear the history on a search engine. The method you use to cledo so depends on your Web browser.
Firefox
Step 1
Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the page and choose "Clear Recent History."
Video of the Day
Step 2
Click to open the drop-down box next to "Time range to clear." Choose "Everything."
Step 3
Click to open the drop-down box next to "Details."
Step 4
Click the boxes next to "Browsing & Downloads History" and "Form & Search History."
Step 5
Select "Clear Now."
Safari
Step 1
Click the "Safari" menu and choose "Preferences."
Step 2
Select the "Autofill" tab.
Step 3
Click the "Edit" button, which is next to "Other Forms."
Step 4
Click on the search engine in the list you want to clear. For example, if you wanted to clear the Google search engine, click "Google.com."
Step 5
Click "Remove" and select "Done."
Internet Explorer
Step 1
Click the "Tools" menu at the top of the page and choose "Internet Options."
Step 2
Click the "Content" tab.
Step 3
Click "Autocomplete."
Step 4
Select "Clear Forms." You now have cleared the search history in Internet Explorer.