> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nextsky.gitbook.io/purity-theme/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nextsky.gitbook.io/purity-theme/theme-settings/search-behavior.md).

# Search behavior

**Search behavior settings** control how the search interface appears and how users interact with product search in your store.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="215">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Choose between a <strong>popup</strong> or <strong>drawer</strong> layout for the search interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Show results</strong></td><td>Display search results in a <strong>Tab</strong> layout based on result type (e.g., products, collections), or use a <strong>Default</strong> text layout for a simpler, unified view.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Show search history</strong></td><td>Show the recently used keywords for searching.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Search placeholder</strong></td><td>Placeholder text in the search bar.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Popular search</strong></td><td>Recommend keywords to guide users toward common or trending search terms (e.g., t-shirt, dress, black).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Products recommendation</strong></td><td>Select a specific product to highlight or suggest within the search area.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Enable predictive search</strong></td><td>Display live search suggestions as users type. <em>*Note: not available in all languages.</em></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Show product price</strong></td><td>Display product prices directly in the search dropdown or result list.</td></tr></tbody></table>