Google tests universal search for Gmail, Docs and Sites

Aug 20, 2010 | Uncategorized

Google is testing a universal search feature that will let users search their e-mail, presentations, spreadsheets and documents.Google Apps Search is a new Gmail Labs feature that “extends search with Google Docs and Sites results,” according to the feature’s description. When activated, the “Search Mail” button changes to “Search Mail and Docs” with results displaying […]

Google is testing a universal search feature that will let users search their e-mail, presentations, spreadsheets and documents.Google Apps Search is a new Gmail Labs feature that “extends search with Google Docs and Sites results,” according to the feature’s description.
When activated, the “Search Mail” button changes to “Search Mail and Docs” with results displaying the 20 most recent e-mails, alongside the 20 related Google Docs or Sites as well. These are displayed below the Gmail search results. In addition to universal search functionality, Apps Search also includes a second feature: “Did you mean?” search suggestions. Whenever queries contain typos, Google will provide a suggestion for the search it believes the user meant to perform.

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