Windows 10: How do I hide the search field?

The other day I encountered a message from MS having to do with searches. I'm not sure what I did but now I have a large, to me offensive, field. I can get to a menu with right mouse that looks like I should be able to hide it, but I can't. What can I do?

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search field

Hi Larry,

You can always search for your files with the use of Cortana search box.

If its not visible on your desktop, refer to the steps below to make it available again.

1. Right-click on your taskbar and choose Cortana.

2. Select Show search box.

If you are referring to a search box that's designed to look for Word files only, we suggest you submit this as your entry at
Boote, Berge und Bäume as this matter is already advisable to be listed on our Feedback forum.

Rest assured that our Engineering team will take the necessary action to improve Windows features as we always value our customer's needs.

Thank you.

 

What the ! is "Cortina" and why did it kill my search option?

To hide Cortana, kindly follow these steps:

• Right-click on the taskbar, click Search.
  
• Choose "Show search box".
  
• Click on the Search field.
  
• Click Settings icon.
  
• Turn Off Cortana.

Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.

 

Setting for Cortana, Device Search History, and Search Online & Include Web Results

Hello Simmons,

A quick question before proceed:

Are you referring to hide search bar option?

If yes, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps:

• 
  Right click on the search bar.
  
• 
  Select search option.
  
• 
  Now click on the hidden option.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.