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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.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as product-example evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: Google Workspace Admin Help. Last checked: .