If you want to search a website for text you see in a message in Thunderbird, can instantly run the search from Thunderbird. __TOC__ =How to use Search= Let’s say you see the phrase "''I like Minotaur''" and want to search the web for Minotaur. Just highlight the word "''Minotaur''" then right-click and select {menu Search Bing for "Minotaur"} ;{for win10}[[Image:opensearch-win10]]{/for}{for win7, win8, winxp}[[Image:opensearch-win7]]{/for}{for mac}[[Image:opensearch-mac]]{/for}{for linux}[[Image:opensearch-linux]]{/for} Thunderbird will show the search results in your default browser. =How to change the default search engine= Bing is set as the default search engine. To change it, do the following: # [[T:optionspreferences TB]] # Select the {menu General} panel. # Under '''Default Search Engine''', use the drop-down menu to select your preferred search engine from the list. # Click {button OK} to close the dialog. =How to add Google to the search engine list= Google is not included in the search engine list, but you can add it simply by installing the [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/addon/google-search-for-thunderbi/ Google Search for Thunderbird] add-on. After you install the add-on, Google will be available in the list of search engines.

If you want to search a website for text you see in a message in Thunderbird, can instantly run the search from Thunderbird.

How to use Search

Let’s say you see the phrase "I like Minotaur" and want to search the web for Minotaur. Just highlight the word "Minotaur" then right-click and select Search Bing for "Minotaur"

Thunderbird will show the search results in your default browser.

How to change the default search engine

Bing is set as the default search engine. To change it, do the following:

1. In the menu bar, click the Thunderbird menu and select Settings.Click the menu button and choose Settings.
2. Select the General panel.
3. Under Default Search Engine, use the drop-down menu to select your preferred search engine from the list.
4. Click OK to close the dialog.

How to add Google to the search engine list

Google is not included in the search engine list, but you can add it simply by installing the Google Search for Thunderbird add-on. After you install the add-on, Google will be available in the list of search engines.