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# Search Behavior

The Search Behavior settings control how the search bar functions and how product suggestions appear while customers are typing.

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To customize the Search Behavior in our theme please follow the steps:

{% hint style="success" %}
Steps

1. In the theme editor (**Customize**), click **Theme settings**
2. Locate **Search Behavior**
3. Make necessary changes
4. **Save**
   {% endhint %}

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* **Enable search suggestions:** Turn this option on to display keyword suggestions as users type in the search bar. This helps customers find products faster.
* **Show quick search:** Enable a quick search dropdown that appears instantly below the search box with suggested terms or products.
* **Title:** Customize the title shown above the quick search suggestions (for example, *“Quick search:”*).
* **Quick search list text:** Add a list of search keywords separated by commas (e.g., *Shirt, Dress, Sweater*). These will appear as clickable suggestions.
* **Suggest products:** Choose a specific product category or collection (e.g., *Women, Men, Accessories*) to display suggested products when users perform a search.