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 ### Search History
 
-You can view past recent searches by clicking on the icon with little clock with a counter-clockwise arrow surrounding it (left of the main search input). Clicking on a search entry, will submit and search that query.
+You can view past recent searches by clicking on the icon with little clock with a counter-clockwise arrow surrounding it (left of the main search input). Clicking on a search entry, will submit and search that query. This is available in issues, merge requests, and issue boards. The searches are stored locally in your browser.
 
 ![search history](img/search_history.gif)