[Bob Williams]

And indeed, I often do just that. When I want to use my default engine, however, it's quicker and less error-prone to use the search field - and that *is* the whole point of having the search field, after all :-).

Nonetheless, the keyword approach is a viable workaround until Omni fixes what presumably is an oversight. (And yes, I have still reported it/requested it - at least, I think I have....)