---
title: "Turning off the Show Search Bar default search field"
date: 2026-04-23
author: "GravityKit"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview/search/turning-off-the-show-search-bar-default-search-field/"
---

If you want to disable the search filter in a DataTables View, read this article: [Disable DataTables Search Filter](https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview-pro/datatables/how-to-disable-the-datatables-search-filter/).

## Click the Multiple Entries tab

![Screenshot of the Multiple Entries tab inside the View editor](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/click-the-multiple-entries-tab.png?1417725511)

## Click the gear icon next to the Search Bar widget

![Screenshot of the field settings icon](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/click-the-gear-icon-next-to-the-search-bar-widget.png?1417725512)

## Click the "X" icon next to the Search Everything option

This removes the search field that searches all entries.

![Screenshot of the Search Bar modal](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/click-the-x-icon-next-to-the-search-everything-option.png?1417725513)

## Click "Update" to save your View

![Screenshot of the Update button inside the View editor](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/click-update-to-save-your-view.png?1417725514)