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Searching history

You can search your browsing history if you want to return to a webpage but can’t remember its address. Your history contains about a week’s worth of webpages you’ve opened.

To search your browsing history:

Step 1

Click the open-book icon at the left end of the bookmarks bar.

Step 2

In the Collections column, click to select History.

Step 3

In the search bar along the top of the bookmarks list, click the History button.

Step 4

In the search field at the top-right of the bookmarks list, type a word or phrase. Results appear as you type.

Alternative: Click the Spotlight icon in the upper-right corner of your screen, and type a word or phrase. A list of results appears as you type, including any bookmarks that match what you’re typing.

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