a method for providing a search sample without a search being triggered is disclosed . the method includes receiving at least one partial search term in a search box . probable search terms are determined by comparing the at least one partial search term to a database of common search terms . the probable search terms are displayed in a format that include a link to a sample search of each probable search term and a backslide button . when the link to a sample search of a probable search term is selected in the probable search terms , the sample search is displayed in a format that includes a close link . when the close link is selected in the sample search , the probable search terms are displayed again . when the backslide button is selected , the right most word from the search term is deleted .