Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I set focus on the search box using the keyboard?
- In version 4.5 and later, use the Ctrl + Shift + K shortcut. In versions 4.4 and earlier, use the Ctrl + Shift + L shortcut.
- Can I sort the search history by insertion order?
- Not at this time. The search history mechanism currently used by Googlebar Lite sorts items alphabetically, rather than by the order of insertion. This is a limitation of the Firefox XUL element being used. I am currently investigating alternate means to bring back the old behavior (insertion order sorting).
- How can I add a new localization to Googlebar Lite?
- Localization of Googlebar Lite is now handled at BabelZilla, a website dedicated to localizing Firefox extensions. If you would like to add your particular language, simply sign up at BabelZilla (it’s free) and head to the Googlebar Lite extension posting. The first post in that thread will always have links to the extension for translating (the "View on WTS" link is the one you’ll want to click).
- Will you add [insert search type here] to Googlebar Lite?
- Maybe. The goal of Googlebar Lite is to keep the toolbar as bloat-free as possible. However, if enough interest is shown in a particular search type, support will be added.
- Can I use the Googlebar Lite source code in my own extension?
- The source code to Googlebar Lite is freely available, and may be used as an example of Firefox extension development. Source code reuse is allowed, provided that: (a) the extension GUID used by Googlebar Lite is not used in your custom extension, (b) function names are stripped of the "GBL_" prefix (used to uniquely identify Googlebar Lite’s JavaScript functions), (c) global variable names are stripped of the "GBL_" prefix, and (d) the name "Googlebar Lite" is not used.
Should you wish to sell a Firefox extension that is based on Googlebar Lite’s source code, you must first obtain approval from the author, Jonah Bishop. Citing Googlebar Lite as a source for your extension’s source code is encouraged, but is not required.
- What do I do if I find a bug in Googlebar Lite?
- Please let me know about it, along with how to recreate the problem.