Customize search box in sharepoint 2007
Now, we learn how to customize the sharepoint search box
Search for the Content place holder PlaceHolderSearchArea
Add the property visible=”false” to the PlaceHolderSearchArea
As shown in below image:
Now, choose the place where you want to put the customized search box or write a new tag <td></td> below the PlaceHolderSearchArea closing </td> tag
Go to the menu Task Panes [...]

