Posts Tagged ‘internet explorer’
How the Internet Works and Tips On Solving Browser Problems
How does the Internet work? What is a browser? What should you be aware of when browsing the Net? Why do Web sites appear differently in different browser? With the help of Florian, and his aunt, we share tips and tricks regarding the use of a web browser. You will find the videos below helpful in explaining these concepts to others.
In this second video we explain how you can solve browser display problems and we provide some tips, tricks, and valuable resources for webmasters, web developers, and web designers. If your site is not working just right you really should watch this informative video.
Internet Explorer (IE) Tips & Tricks
Here are a few tips for Internet Explorer users. If you have additional tips please add a comment and we will add them to this article.
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Full screen – the F11 key toggles on and off the full-screen mode.
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Reload the page (refreshe) – F5.
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Telephone number search – Enter the number in the address line.
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Searching from the address line – type go, find or ? followed by a word or phrase.
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Saving Web site shortcuts – drag the icon at the beginning of the address to your desktop.
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Change address line search default engine – go to Tools > Internet Options > General tab > Search section > Settings button.
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In IE 7 open multiple tabs on start – to Tools > Internet Options > General tab > Home Page section > in box enter addresses one per line.
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In IE 7 see all open tabs on one screen – click on the “Quick Tab” (first small tab on left).
Other Shortcuts in IE and Windows Explorer:
Ctrl + B -> Organize favorites/bookmarks
Ctrl + D -> Bookmarks current Web page
Ctrl + E -> Open search frame (IE only)
Ctrl + F -> Opens Find box to find on that Web page
Ctrl + H -> Display history list
Ctrl + I -> Open favorites frame (IE only)
Ctrl + I -> Displays info about current Web page (Netscape only)
Ctrl + L -> Opens Open dialog box (IE only)
Ctrl + M -> Opens e-mail window (Netscape only)
Ctrl + N -> To open in a new window
Ctrl + O -> Open address/location box (Netscape only)
Ctrl + P -> To print current page or active frame
Ctrl + R -> Refresh/reload
Ctrl + S -> Save as (Netscape only)
Ctrl + U -> Displays HTML code for Web page (Netscape only)
Ctrl + W -> Closes Web browser
Alt + F -> Goes to the next match with the Find box
Alt + <F4> -> Close current window
Alt + <home> -> Goes to browser’s home page (IE only)
Alt + <left arrow> -> Back
Alt + <right arrow> -> Forward
Alt + Tab -> Switches between open windows
Tab -> Move from link to link on a Web page
Alt + Tab -> Moves from frame to frame on a Web page (IE only)
Backspace -> Moves from frame to frame on Web page (Netscape)
Alt + Ctrl + Tab -> Move back from frame to frame on a Web page
esc -> Stop loading
<F1> -> Opens help screen
<F4> -> Highlights contents of address box (IE only)
<F5> -> Refresh/reload (IE only)
<F10> -> Activate menu bar
<F11> -> Toggles full screen view (IE only)
Ctrl + esc -> Pops up Start Menu
Ctrl + A -> Highlight/select all
Ctrl + C -> Copy
Ctrl + X -> Cut
Ctrl + V -> Paste
Ctrl + ] -> Increase display font size (Netscape only)
Ctrl + [ -> Decrease display font size (Netscape only)
Alt + Tab -> Switch between open windows
Double click title bar -> Shrink or expand that window
windows (key) -> Brings up Start menu
windows + D -> Toggles to minimize or restore all open windows
windows + E -> Opens Windows Explorer
windows + F -> Brings up Find: All Files box to search computer