{"id":147588,"date":"2021-01-05T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-get-a-spotlight-style-search-bar-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2021-01-05T11:00:54","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T08:00:54","slug":"how-to-get-a-spotlight-style-search-bar-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-spotlight-style-search-bar-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Get a Spotlight-Style Search Bar on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af010ece8808\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af010ece8808\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-spotlight-style-search-bar-on-windows-10\/#The_Power_of_Microsoft_PowerToys\" >The Power of Microsoft PowerToys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Get a Spotlight-Style Search Bar on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-679121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/xwindows_10_hero_3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nJRUKwztfO.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Logo Hero - Version 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, a system-wide search and launch feature called Spotlight is only a shortcut away with Command+Space. Thanks to PowerToys, Windows 10 can have a similar search and run bar as well when you hit Alt+Space. Here\u2019s how to set it up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Microsoft_PowerToys\"><\/span>The Power of Microsoft PowerToys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a PowerToys module called PowerToys Run, you can press Alt+Space and see a quick pop-up search bar <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear from anywhere in Windows 10. Once it appears, you can search for applications and documents and run or open them quickly.<\/p>\n<p>To get this handy search bar, you\u2019ll need to install PowerToys, a free collection of Windows 10 utilities from Microsoft. You can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerToys\/releases\/\">download it<\/a> from Github.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xpowetoys_run_example.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ycyjgf04K8.jpg\" alt=\"An example of PowerToys Run in action on Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once PowerToys is installed, launch PowerToys Setup and select \u201cPowerToys Run\u201d in the sidebar. Then make sure that \u201cEnable PowerToys Run\u201d is switched on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xenable_powertoys_run.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.R0o-jEc4Iq.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure &quot;Enable PowerToys Run&quot; is switched on.\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, close PowerToys Setup and try out your new search bar. Press Alt+Space and a minimalist search bar will appear in the center of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xplain_search_bar3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.4j-RT1hzJF.jpg\" alt=\"The Microsoft PowerToys Run search bar\" width=\"650\" height=\"220\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you type in a search, you can hit Enter to im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely launch (or open) the first result, or you can choose from the results in the list with your mouse or cursor keys and hit Enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xchrome_result.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.4TTdC8vC-n.jpg\" alt=\"Searching for &quot;Google Chrome&quot; in PowerToys Run on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"249\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also use several \u201cpower user\u201d buttons that appear beside each result to perform certain handy actions. Here\u2019s what they do.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copy icon:<\/strong> This copies the file path to the clipboard (only applies to documents).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Box with a Shield:<\/strong> This runs the app as administrator (only applies to programs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Folder:<\/strong> This opens the containing folder, revealing the file or app\u2019s location in File Explorer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C: Box:<\/strong> This opens a path to the file or document in a command prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xpowertoys_run_buttons.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.-60WonSEXQ.jpg\" alt=\"Examining the PowerToys Run buttons\" width=\"650\" height=\"327\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t just think of PowerToys Run as a glorified search bar. You can also use the PowerToys Run box as a replacement for the Windows+R \u201cRun\u201d dialog. Just pull up the box with Alt+Space, type a command, and hit Enter, and the program will run instantly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-706033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xrun_command_quickly.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.virMoZqUbx.jpg\" alt=\"You can use the PowerToys Run search box as a replacement for the &quot;Run&quot; dialog in Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just one more way that PowerToys delivers a more convenient and powerful Windows 10 experience. If you like PowerToys Run, it\u2019s worth taking the time to explore other PowerToys features. New ones are often added to the suite over time, so be sure to keep up with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerToys\/releases\/\">latest updates on Github<\/a>. Have fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>All Microsoft&#8217;s PowerToys for Windows 10, Explained<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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