Bing Search

Decision Engine

Bing (formally Live Search) is a new breed of search engine from Microsoft designed to change the way you find the information that you want. Bing is positioned as a “decision engine” enabling users to sort through the masses of information and find the shortest distance to an informed decision. Presenting you with more than just a set of links Bing effectively organises search results so you can determine content that matters most to you. Bing is now integrated into the majority of Microsoft's websites, such as the Live.com and MSN.co.nz web portals.

New Homepage

The first thing you will notice about Bing is the fact that it is visually appealing. Everyday you will be graced with a stunning vista of some exotic location in the world. Packed with a range of powerful new features Bing will enhance your search experience.

Image and Video Search

Image and Video searches in Bing allow users to filter based on a number of different factors. Attributes such as size, aspect ratio, colour, layout , style and face (whether it’s a close-up, a head-and-shoulders shot) can all be incorporated into a search query to narrow down search results. Once you’ve found an image you like you will be able to quickly find more images using the “show similar” feature to browse related categories.

Related Searches

Bing will also provide you with a list of relevant, related searches. For example, a query for “U2” will return a list of searches related to their videos, as well as other entertainment celebrities with whom they’ve been associated. The list of Related Searches appears below the Quick Tabs in the Explore Pane, providing a convenient tool to expand or adjust your search terms if you don’t like your results or simply want to exercise your curiosity.

Quick Previews

This feature allows users to preview content within search results before actually clicking into a link, enabling users to save time and access the information they want more efficiently.

Need definitions ?

If you are writing up a school project or just curious to find out a meaning of a word, Bing makes life easy. Most search engines only present you with links to dictionary site when you search for a word. Bing however pops up the actual definition of the word as the top result. Try it for yourself. Enter “define:” before the word you are seeking the definition for and your away.

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