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Why isn't there a Search button? It's actually disconcerting to simply hit the Enter key after I type in my search terms. It's like, "I'm hoping this will search, but I'm really not sure."

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    There is no search button to identify with the programmers out there who really don't use the mouse unless its absolutely necessary. :)
    – Lix
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 17:55
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    Do you use the Go button in Internet Explorer?
    – user7116
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 18:21
  • two scenarios where it would be good to have a button: 1)your enter key is broken or missing, 2)someone planted a bomb that is triggered with the enter key
    – ajax333221
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 19:53
  • Maybe that's what stops people from searching before asking a question. As a side note the UX people seem to think yeah you probably should have a search button in this case
    – Some Helpful Commenter
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 21:07
  • Six: Is that program of some sort??
    – Rich
    Commented Sep 28, 2012 at 12:46
  • At least a small "Go" button would be useful. I'm not able to make any searcheds on SO from my Opera mobile browser.
    – finspin
    Commented Jan 9, 2013 at 12:58

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If you enter some dummy search in the box, you'll be presented with the search results page. There you will find a search button at your disposal.

I don't feel that this is much of an issue really. It is a UI/UX design decision that was made because pressing enter after entering a search query actually is intuitive IMO. I have a feeling that people would agree with me on that.

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  • This seems only minimally useful. The only convenient way to reach the search results page is to submit a search from the button-less field. If you're going to have to use the no-button field at any point, you might as well just do your real search directly from there.
    – Pops
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 19:37
  • @Lix you might want to check out Do you need a search button with a search box? it seems the UX community doesn't agree. You might be experiencing a Dunning–Kruger effect where due to expert ability to intuit a UI you overestimate the ability of others.
    – Some Helpful Commenter
    Commented Sep 27, 2012 at 21:17

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