## Context
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src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/704753d5-17c0-4857-8599-718b310211c8"
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Although search_on_input is a merged feature, it doesn't look like it's
live yet. As a result, some people might be trying to activate the
feature without success.
This commit removes its reference from the docs.
## How to Review
- Check if the feature is live before merging
## Self-Review Checklist
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- [X] I've reviewed my own diff for quality, security, and reliability
- [X] Unsafe blocks (if any) have justifying comments
- [X] The content is consistent with the [UI/UX
checklist](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#uiux-checklist)
- [X] Tests cover the new/changed behavior
- [X] Performance impact has been considered and is acceptable
Release Notes:
- N/A
@@ -23,14 +23,6 @@ Search across all files with {#kb pane::DeploySearch}. Start typing in the searc
Results appear in a [multibuffer](./multibuffers.md), letting you edit matches in place.
-To disable automatic search and require pressing Enter instead, open the Settings Editor ({#kb zed::OpenSettings}), search for "search on input", and toggle the setting off. Or add this to your settings.json:--```json-{- "search_on_input": false-}-```-
## Go to Definition
Jump to where a symbol is defined with {#kb editor::GoToDefinition} (or `Cmd+Click` / `Ctrl+Click`). If there are multiple definitions, they open in a multibuffer.
@@ -3462,12 +3462,6 @@ Non-negative `integer` values
- Setting: `regex`
- Default: `false`
-### Search On Input--- Description: Whether to search on input in project search.-- Setting: `search_on_input`-- Default: `true`-
### Center On Match
- Description: Whether to center the cursor on each search match when navigating.