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Save and manage search activity

Documents Google Workspace search history for Gmail and Drive search bars, including user control, turning history on or off, saved activity management, search-history suggestions, and deletion periods.

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Recently searched Choose recently searched when entries should be query strings the current user actually submitted, not possible suggestions or opened objects. Submitting a qualifying search writes or updates a recent-search entry for the current scope when history is on. Google Workspace documents search-history suggestions, user on/off control, saved activity management, and deletion periods for Gmail and Drive search.
Search history Choose search history when the primary task is reviewing or managing stored query activity, not merely rerunning one recent query. Opening search history shows stored search activity with enough metadata for users to judge sensitivity and scope. Google Workspace Admin Help documents Gmail and Drive search-history saving, user controls, and deletion periods.

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Publisher: Google Workspace Admin Help. Last checked: .