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Firefox: If you want to compact your user interface in Firefox and turn your address box into a destination for not just URLs but searches too, Foobar combines the address box and search box into one.

If you often find yourself typing in a search command into the address box when you actually meant to use the little search box off to the side, Foobar (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/84985) is a handy addition to your Firefox arsenal. Install the extension and your address bar becomes a little more spartan, the address box and search box are now one.

URLs typed into the box take you to the site, but anything outside a recognized address like HTTP, FTP, or ABOUT: becomes a search in the selected search engine.

Note: Sharp-eyed readers noticed Foobar is similar to previously mentioned Omnibar (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8823) - minus the handy shortcut building features in Ombinar. If you want your interface condensing with more kick, you'll want to check it out.

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