For some queries, Google thinks it’s better to just show you an answer instead of links

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Google has confirmed that it’s rolling out a new search-related feature on a wider basis after first launching as an experiment earlier this year. This particular feature might sound like it undermines the main thing you know Google Search for, which is that it’s supposed to serve up a vast trove of links to answer queries you make.

But not every query — say, what if you’re asking for the answer to 2 plus 2? — requires a ton of links. In fact, in some cases, a single, direct answer will do just fine. You get your answer quicker, and Google’s completion of your query gets even faster. With that in mind, welcome to Google’s direct answer feature.

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