How to hide or minimize the Search Bar in the Office 365 Title Bar
Among the many user interface innovations seen in Office 365, one is the Microsoft search box. It is a very useful tool for quick searches, from text to commands. The position of this bar, however, seems somewhat strange. If you don't like it, see how hide the search bar from the Office 365 title bar in Windows 10.
Remove the search bar from the title bar in Office 365 apps
Please keep in mind that the steps described in the message will not completely remove the Microsoft search bar from the Office 365 title bar. Instead, it will reduce the size or reduce it to one magnifying glass icon. To do this:
- Launch the Office 365 application (Word)
- Access the Word options menu
- Collapse Microsoft Search Box
Please note that with the minimized Microsoft search field, you can still access it by clicking on the magnifying glass icon or simply pressing Alt + Q in combination.
1) Launch the Office 365 application
Open an Office 365 application like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint or Excel. For the sake of convenience, I have chosen Microsoft Word.
When the app opens, you can find the Microsoft search bar located in the center of the title bar.
2) Access the Word options menu
Go to ‘File’From the Ribbon menu and click on it.
Then, from the list of options displayed, select "The options".
When the Word Options window opens, go to ‘User interface optionsIn the right pane.
3) Reduce the Microsoft search area
To hide the Microsoft search bar from the title bar, search for ‘Reduce the default Microsoft search box".
Once found, simply check the box and press the "D & #39; agreement& #39; button.
Once done, only a search icon (visible as a magnifying glass) will appear in the header of the app.
To confirm the change, go back to your document and see if the search is visible as an icon or a bar displayed in the center.
As you can see in the image above, we managed to hide the search bar from the title bar.
That's all!