<p>September 30, 2013, 1:26 PM Microsoft Office 2013 includes a new, handy feature that lets you select one or more words and search the web for more information about it. Bing is the default provider, but if you prefer Google (or another engine), a simple registry hack is all it takes to change the default search engine used by Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and the other Office programs.</p><p>The GuidingTech GuidingTech blog highlights the steps to change the registry entry. Basically, you need to get to the Registry Editor by hitting Windows+R and typing in regedit.</p><p>In the Registry Editor, go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftOffice15.0CommonGeneral</p><p>Right-click on SearchProviderName and select "Modify..." then change the string value to "Google" (without the quotes).</p><p><a href="http://www.itworld.com/consumerization-it/375864/change-microsoft-office-2013s-default-search-engine-bing-google">Keep reading...</a></p>