[gregfripp]

using 10.7.3 and also under .4, my search field seems to have disappeared!
i may have done something to it, but now it has gone.
no signs of it anywhere
how can i get it back?
a puzzled greg

[Spheric Harlot]

What search field?

I can only assume that you're talking about Safari, and not spotlight, Mail, the Finder, iPhoto, iTunes, or any of the thousands of other apps that include a search field?

Generally, the toolbar is configured from the View menu. Select that command. Drag whatever elements you wish to have on the toolbar directly to where you want them.

This should work in any application with a window toolbar.

[gregfripp]

after using your suggestion, safari now works properly!
many thanks
greg