how to add search icon

Hi there,

This should help:
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/navigation-search/

Let me know :)

yes it did and i have activated it but i dont like the fact it create a transparent layer throughout the header, i want it in a drop down just below the header with a smaller block

Hi there,

try adding this CSS:

.navigation-search {
    top: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .navigation-search {
        width: 50%;
        left: 50% !important;
    }
}