Update 149.0 made searching more difficult

[Loyisius]

Before update 149.0: I typed a word into the top right search box and then clicked the preferred search engine icon to complete the search. This took two (2) actions.

After update 149.0: When I type a word into the top right search box I then have to click the drop down menu to the left and select the preferred search engine by clicking and then press enter or click the arrow to complete the search. Now it takes four (4) actions.

Last time I made a similar post about this regarding the address bar, I was provided with a partial fix. On 'about config' change "browser urlbar scotchBonnet enableOverride" to false.

Is a similar fix possible here? Can the instant click searching be brought back?

[TGHI]

I found the easiest way to use the TAB key to move from address bar to search field (as has been the standard for selecting form fields since time immemorial) is to use Waterfox.  It seems like the maintainer(s) there don't treat their users and existing UX standards with utter contempt.