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Do more with your search results
You can perform a variety of actions with items in your search results right in the search results screen. The actions available
to you depend on the type of item. For example, if one of the search results is an app, you can open the app directly from
the search results screen.
1. Tap a search result.
2. If necessary, tap an action.
Stop saving your search history
By default, your device keeps the last 20 search results that you visit for quick reference and reuse. If you don't want to save
your search results, you can turn off this feature.
1. In the BlackBerry Device Search app, tap
> Settings.
2. Turn off the Save search history switch.
Tip: To delete an individual search result, swipe left or right on the result. To clear all of your search history permanently,
tap
> Settings > Clear search history.
Perform tasks quickly with Instant Actions
Instant Actions are shortcuts that allow you to perform tasks quickly.
Note: Instant Actions use the input language that is set on your device.
1. In the search field, type a command.
2. From the results, tap instant actions column menu.
Make a call
You can call a contact or dial a phone number right from the search field.
Type phone, dial, or call, and then select Make a call to enter a contact name or phone number.
Send an email
Type email or mail, and then select Send an email to enter an email address.
Send a text message
Type either sms, message, msg, or text, and then select Send a text message to enter a contact name or phone number.
Play music
Type play, select Play Music or YouTube, and then enter a song name, artist name, or album name.
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