7 Things You Can Do Directly in the Google Search Field

• Perform calculations. To figure out what 15 percent off that $78 shirt amounts to, just enter “78 x .15” into the search field, click “Search,” and the answer will show up at the top of the results page. No clicking on a second link required.
• Convert measurements. How many cups equal a liter? Simply type “cups in liter.” You can also find out currency conversions (“15 dollars in euros”).
• Track flights. Find out if your flight is on time by entering your airline and flight number.
• Locate packages. Hunt down an MIA delivery by entering “track” plus the tracking number for a direct link to the status page.
• Look up addresses. Type in a person’s home phone number and, if he or she is listed, Google will turn up the mailing address.
• Find movie showtimes. Enter “movies” plus your city or ZIP code to see theaters and showtimes for the next three days.
• Listen to songs. Thanks to a Google partnership with the music site lala.com, you can type the title of a song and its artist and a playable file will appear at the top of the results page.