Google is always experimenting with new features aimed at improving the search experience. Take one for a spin and let us know what you think.

Join an experiment and you'll see that feature whenever you do a Google search. Note that you can only join ONE experiment at a time.
Instant on Images  
Google Instant is a search enhancement that shows results as you type. This experiment enables Instant on the Google Images search results page.
  • Faster Searches: By predicting your search and showing results before you finish typing, Google Instant can save 2-5 seconds per search.
  • Smarter Predictions: Even when you don't know exactly what you're looking for, predictions help guide your search. The top prediction is shown in grey text directly in the search box, so you can stop typing as soon as you see what you need.
  • Instant Image Results: Until now, you had to type a full search term, hit return, and wait for the right results. Now, images appear instantly as you type, helping you see where you're headed, every step of the way.
Try it here or join the experiment by clicking the "Join this experiment" button above.

Note that Search by Image will not work if you opt into this experiment. Also, Instant on Images is available only if you already have Instant on Web. Finally, this experiment is enabled only for the Images search result page, not on the Google Images home page.
Accessible View  
Navigate search results quickly and easily, with just your keyboard. As you navigate, items are magnified for easier viewing. If you use a screen reader or talking browser, the relevant information is spoken automatically as you navigate.

Current keyboard shortcuts include:

Key Action
j or DOWN Selects the next item.
k or UP Selects the previous item.
l or RIGHT Moves to the next category (results, sponsored links, refinements).
h or LEFT Moves to the previous category (results, sponsored links, refinements).
<Enter> Opens the selected result.
/ Puts the cursor in the search box.
n Moves to the next result, and fetches more results if necessary.
p Moves to the previous result, reloading earlier results if necessary.
= Magnifies current item
- Shrinks current item
A Switches to Accessible Search Results
W Switches to regular Web Search Results

For now, you need to use the Firefox 3 web browser with this experiment. This note will be updated as other browsers are added. Magnification already works with Google Chrome and Apple's Safari.

Try out this query: enhancing web 2.0 accessibility