This is such a basic thing that I assume it has previously been requested,
though I couldn't find it. I apologize if this a repeat question/request.
I wonder why when performing a word search, the entry box disappears once a
word has been selected. This behavior makes sense for screens with limited
real-estate, but for large tablets (like the one I use), it would be a
convenient option to leave it visible.
For instance, let's say I search for "日本", then select one of the many
entries that come up. As it is now, if wish to refine or restart my search, I
must either hit the back key, or pull up the menu and select "word search" to
return to the top-level search page. (I realize I could also hit the
magnifying glass icon to perform a search, but searches performed this way are
not "remembered" at the top level, and still require an extra touch.)
If the search box simply remained visible, I could directly edit or clear my
previous search, eliminating at least one stroke from the current (and each
subsequent)search. When performing as many searches as I do, one or two strokes
saved per entry is significant!
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
jebj...@gmail.comon 1 Jan 2015 at 6:53