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Chapter 4Chapter 4Using a Web BrowserUsing a Web Browser

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Define the role and function of Web browsers.Define the role and function of Web browsers.

Identify the different Internet Explorer elements.Identify the different Internet Explorer elements.

Differentiate between buttons on the Standard Differentiate between buttons on the Standard Buttons toolbar.Buttons toolbar.

Explain how to use the Favorites Center and History Explain how to use the Favorites Center and History to store and retrieve Web pages.to store and retrieve Web pages.

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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Contrast the different ways to save Web pages and Contrast the different ways to save Web pages and print Web pages and Web page content.print Web pages and Web page content.

Examine how to configure Internet Explorer.Examine how to configure Internet Explorer.

Utilize the Internet Explorer Help feature.Utilize the Internet Explorer Help feature.

Open and use multiple browser tabs.Open and use multiple browser tabs.

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Chapter FocusChapter Focus

Browser BasicsBrowser BasicsInternet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer ElementsStoring and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web PagesSaving Web PagesSaving Web PagesPrinting Web PagesPrinting Web PagesConfiguring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet ExplorerOther Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

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Browser BasicsBrowser Basics

Browser software programBrowser software program

Enables user to access and view the World Enables user to access and view the World Wide WebWide Web

Hyperlink or URL in address barHyperlink or URL in address bar

User is navigated to another siteUser is navigated to another site

Various browsersVarious browsers

Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Opera, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Opera, MozillaMozilla

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Browser BasicsBrowser Basics

Various security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer Various security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer have led some users to abandon it for other more have led some users to abandon it for other more secure browserssecure browsers

Too early to tell if security improvements in Internet Too early to tell if security improvements in Internet Explorer 7 will persuade former users to use it againExplorer 7 will persuade former users to use it again

All main browsers offer similar interfacesAll main browsers offer similar interfaces

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Browser BasicsBrowser Basics

Internet Explorer

Netscape Navigator

Mozilla Firefox

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Browser Basics Browser Basics ReviewReview

What is a Web browser?What is a Web browser?

Why has Internet Explorer lost market share Why has Internet Explorer lost market share recently?recently?

How difficult is it to switch between different How difficult is it to switch between different browsers?browsers?

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Title BarTitle Bar

Displays the name of the Web page that is open Displays the name of the Web page that is open in the browser window along with the name of the in the browser window along with the name of the browserbrowser

Right side of title barRight side of title bar

Minimize, Restore Down, and Close buttonsMinimize, Restore Down, and Close buttons

Restore Down changes to Maximize upon Restore Down changes to Maximize upon clickclick

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Menu BarMenu Bar

Lets users execute various commands using the Lets users execute various commands using the Windows menu formatWindows menu format

Clicking a command on Menu bar displays a Clicking a command on Menu bar displays a list of commandslist of commands

Clicking a command on the list with a right-Clicking a command on the list with a right-pointing arrow will display a submenu with pointing arrow will display a submenu with more commandsmore commands

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Back and Forward ButtonsBack and Forward Buttons

Used to navigate backwards and forwards Used to navigate backwards and forwards between previously visited Web pagesbetween previously visited Web pages

Recent Pages menu arrow to immediate right Recent Pages menu arrow to immediate right displays displays list of up to nine previously visited list of up to nine previously visited pages; clicking a listing displays that pagepages; clicking a listing displays that page

Active Inactive

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Address BarAddress BarWhen a hyperlink is clicked the URL appears When a hyperlink is clicked the URL appears automatically once the requested document is retrieved automatically once the requested document is retrieved and displayedand displayedEntering an address in the Address bar and then pressing Entering an address in the Address bar and then pressing Enter will cause the browser to navigate to the addressEnter will cause the browser to navigate to the address

URLs can be copied and pasted into the Address bar URLs can be copied and pasted into the Address bar alsoalsoClick the down-pointingClick the down-pointingarrow located to the rightarrow located to the rightof the Address bar toof the Address bar todisplay a list of previouslydisplay a list of previouslyentered URLsentered URLs

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Address BarAddress Bar

Click a URL from the list to place that URL in Click a URL from the list to place that URL in the Address barthe Address bar

A closed padlock icon appears on the right side A closed padlock icon appears on the right side of the Address bar when the browser makes a of the Address bar when the browser makes a connection to a secure serverconnection to a secure server

Clicking the padlock icon displays information Clicking the padlock icon displays information about the certificate for the server hosting the about the certificate for the server hosting the Web pageWeb page

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Address BarAddress Bar

Refresh buttonRefresh button

Refreshes the browser window display by Refreshes the browser window display by submitting a new Web page download requestsubmitting a new Web page download request

Can ensure that the Web page displays the most Can ensure that the Web page displays the most current informationcurrent information

Pressing the [F5] key activates the Refresh buttonPressing the [F5] key activates the Refresh button

Stop buttonStop button

Stops a Web page from downloadingStops a Web page from downloading

Pressing the [ESC] key activates the Stop buttonPressing the [ESC] key activates the Stop button

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Instant Search BoxInstant Search Box

Typing a word or phrase in the Instant Search Typing a word or phrase in the Instant Search Box and clicking the magnifying glass icon or Box and clicking the magnifying glass icon or tapping [ENTER] displays search results from tapping [ENTER] displays search results from MSN SearchMSN Search

MSN is the default search providerMSN is the default search provider

Saves time navigating to preferred search engine Saves time navigating to preferred search engine before performing a searchbefore performing a search

Clicking the associated arrow menu allows a Clicking the associated arrow menu allows a search for text on the current page or change search for text on the current page or change preferences to use another search providerpreferences to use another search provider

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Favorites Center Button andFavorites Center Button andAdd to Favorites ButtonsAdd to Favorites Buttons

Clicking opens the Favorites Center to access Clicking opens the Favorites Center to access favorite pages, RSS feeds, and browsing history favorite pages, RSS feeds, and browsing history from the Favorites Centerfrom the Favorites Center

Clicking a Web page included in the Favorites Clicking a Web page included in the Favorites list opens the page in the browser windowlist opens the page in the browser window

Clicking the Feeds button displays a list of Clicking the Feeds button displays a list of subscribed RSS feeds that alert user to new subscribed RSS feeds that alert user to new content on certain Web pagescontent on certain Web pages

Clicking a feed displays the new content and Clicking a feed displays the new content and saves a trip to the actual Web sitesaves a trip to the actual Web site

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Internet Explorer Favorites Center

History List

RSS Feeds List

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Favorites Center Button andFavorites Center Button andAdd to Favorites ButtonsAdd to Favorites Buttons

History ButtonHistory Button

Clicking the History button displays a list of Clicking the History button displays a list of previously visited Web sites in the History barpreviously visited Web sites in the History bar

Clicking the down-pointing arrow at the right of Clicking the down-pointing arrow at the right of the History button displays a drop-down list the History button displays a drop-down list that enables user to change the list sort orderthat enables user to change the list sort order

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Favorites Center Button andFavorites Center Button andAdd to Favorites ButtonsAdd to Favorites Buttons

Tabs BarTabs Bar

Allows user to switch between tabs holding Allows user to switch between tabs holding open Web pagesopen Web pages

User can type a Web address in the Address User can type a Web address in the Address bar or select a site from favorites to load a bar or select a site from favorites to load a pagepage

If more than one Web page is open the Quick If more than one Web page is open the Quick Tabs and Tab List tabs appearTabs and Tab List tabs appear

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Favorites Center Button andFavorites Center Button andAdd to Favorites ButtonsAdd to Favorites Buttons

Tabs BarTabs Bar

Clicking Quick Tabs displays thumbnails of Clicking Quick Tabs displays thumbnails of every open page while clicking Tab List every open page while clicking Tab List displays a text list of current tabsdisplays a text list of current tabs

Clicking a thumbnail or item in the list will Clicking a thumbnail or item in the list will cause Internet Explorer to switch to that tab cause Internet Explorer to switch to that tab and display selected pageand display selected page

Force a link to open in a new tab by pressing Force a link to open in a new tab by pressing the [CTRL] key as you click the the [CTRL] key as you click the hyperlinkhyperlink

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Tabs

ThumbnailsOf open tabs

Quick Tabs Tab List Tabs Close Tab New Tab

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Standard Buttons ToolbarStandard Buttons Toolbar

Home ButtonHome Button

Opens the home page specified in Internet Opens the home page specified in Internet ExplorerExplorer

Feeds ButtonFeeds Button

Clicking the Feeds button displays RSS feeds Clicking the Feeds button displays RSS feeds on the current page and allows user to on the current page and allows user to subscribe to feedssubscribe to feeds

Print ButtonPrint Button

Prints a copy of the page displayed in the Prints a copy of the page displayed in the browser windowbrowser window

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Standard Buttons ToolbarStandard Buttons Toolbar

Page ButtonPage Button

Grants access to many commandsGrants access to many commands

Launch a new window complete with tabsLaunch a new window complete with tabs

Elect to e-mail the current Web page, or the Elect to e-mail the current Web page, or the current URL, to someone if your computer is current URL, to someone if your computer is configured for e-mailconfigured for e-mail

Zoom command allows user to zoom in and Zoom command allows user to zoom in and out of the pageout of the page

Text Size which allows user to enlarge or Text Size which allows user to enlarge or reduce the size of text on the current pagereduce the size of text on the current page

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Standard Buttons ToolbarStandard Buttons Toolbar

Tools ButtonTools Button

Offers commands to configure simple security Offers commands to configure simple security and privacy settings such as deleting your and privacy settings such as deleting your browsing history and configuring the built-in browsing history and configuring the built-in popup blocker and phishing filterpopup blocker and phishing filter

Allows user to turn on and off certain toolbars, Allows user to turn on and off certain toolbars, customize the standard toolbar, and access customize the standard toolbar, and access advanced Internet optionsadvanced Internet options

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Standard Buttons ToolbarStandard Buttons Toolbar

Help ButtonHelp Button

Portal to the Internet Explorer 7 user manual Portal to the Internet Explorer 7 user manual and tour browserand tour browser

Provides links to the Microsoft support and Provides links to the Microsoft support and feedback Web pagesfeedback Web pages

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Standard Buttons ToolbarStandard Buttons Toolbar

Research ButtonResearch Button

Displays Research task pane in the Explorer Displays Research task pane in the Explorer bar areabar area

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Browser Window and Scroll BarsBrowser Window and Scroll Bars

Horizontal or vertical scroll bars will appear when Horizontal or vertical scroll bars will appear when page is wider or longer than browser windowpage is wider or longer than browser window

Scroll buttons can be clicked or scroll box can be Scroll buttons can be clicked or scroll box can be dragged to move throughout pagedragged to move throughout page

Position of scroll box indicates current position in Position of scroll box indicates current position in documentdocument

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Status BarStatus Bar

Appears at bottom of browser windowAppears at bottom of browser window

Shows URL for the Web pageShows URL for the Web page

Provides graphic process when page is Provides graphic process when page is downloadingdownloading

Double-click the small globe at the right end of Double-click the small globe at the right end of the status bar to open the Internet Security the status bar to open the Internet Security Properties dialog boxProperties dialog box

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer Elements

Back/Forwardbuttons

Favorites Center

Browserwindow

Status bar

Horizontal andVertical scroll bars

Title bar Toolbar

Tabs

Address bar and refresh/cancel buttons

Integratedsearch

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Internet Explorer ElementsInternet Explorer ElementsReviewReview

What are four aspects of the Tabs bar in Internet What are four aspects of the Tabs bar in Internet Explorer?Explorer?

What is the Favorites Center used for?What is the Favorites Center used for?

How can you find Web pages that you have How can you find Web pages that you have previously visited?previously visited?

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Storing and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web Pages

Favorites CenterFavorites Center

Used to manage lists favorites, RSS feeds, and Used to manage lists favorites, RSS feeds, and browser historybrowser history

Shortcut keys can be assigned to favorites for Shortcut keys can be assigned to favorites for easy launcheasy launch

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Storing and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web Pages

Add a FavoriteDialog Box

Web Page PropertiesDialog Box

Organize FavoritesDialog Box

RSS Feed withNew Content

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Storing and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web Pages

RSS FeedsRSS Feeds

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds offer an easy Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds offer an easy way to stay current with the content of favorite Web way to stay current with the content of favorite Web sites if the site offers an RSS feedsites if the site offers an RSS feed

Navigate to your favorite Web site and if the RSS Feed Navigate to your favorite Web site and if the RSS Feed button in the Internet Explorer turns orange, an RSS button in the Internet Explorer turns orange, an RSS feed is availablefeed is available

Clicking the orange Feeds button displays the first Clicking the orange Feeds button displays the first available feedavailable feed

Once you click the Feeds button or make a selection Once you click the Feeds button or make a selection from the menu arrow, you will have the opportunity to from the menu arrow, you will have the opportunity to subscribe to the feedsubscribe to the feed

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Storing and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web Pages

History ListHistory ListAutomatically maintains a record of previously Automatically maintains a record of previously visited Web pages for a user-designated time periodvisited Web pages for a user-designated time periodClicking the History button displays Web pages that Clicking the History button displays Web pages that have been viewed within the time periodhave been viewed within the time periodClicking the Tools button on the toolbar, selecting Clicking the Tools button on the toolbar, selecting Internet Options, then clicking the Delete button in Internet Options, then clicking the Delete button in the Browsing History section empties the History the Browsing History section empties the History folderfolderA quicker way to delete history is to simply click the A quicker way to delete history is to simply click the Tools button, then click the first menu option to Tools button, then click the first menu option to Delete Browsing HistoryDelete Browsing History

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Storing and Retrieving Web PagesStoring and Retrieving Web Pages

Historysection

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Storing and Retrieving Web Pages Storing and Retrieving Web Pages ReviewReview

What are the similarities and differences between What are the similarities and differences between the Favorites and History features?the Favorites and History features?

How can a Web page be saved to the Favorites list?How can a Web page be saved to the Favorites list?

How can the History cache be cleared?How can the History cache be cleared?

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web Pages

Save Web Page Dialog BoxSave Web Page Dialog BoxAs a complete HTML fileAs a complete HTML file

Saves the Web page and all its component Saves the Web page and all its component files in their original formatsfiles in their original formats

As a Web archive, single fileAs a Web archive, single fileSaves Web page and components in a single Saves Web page and components in a single file as a MIME HTML documentfile as a MIME HTML document

Save format options

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web Pages

Save Web Page Dialog BoxSave Web Page Dialog Box

As a Web archive, completeAs a Web archive, complete

Each Web archive file is a single file that is Each Web archive file is a single file that is easy to work with and can be sent via e-maileasy to work with and can be sent via e-mail

As an HTML only fileAs an HTML only file

Saves the HTML code in a Web page but Saves the HTML code in a Web page but without the component parts such as imageswithout the component parts such as images

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web Pages

Save Web Page Dialog BoxSave Web Page Dialog Box

As a text fileAs a text file

Saves only the text displayed in the Web pageSaves only the text displayed in the Web page

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web Pages

Other Methods for Saving Web PagesOther Methods for Saving Web Pages

Copy and Paste from Web page into another Copy and Paste from Web page into another documentdocument

View Source and then save file to obtain HTML View Source and then save file to obtain HTML code for the Web pagecode for the Web page

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web Pages

HTML CodeDisplayed in Notepad

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Saving Web PagesSaving Web PagesReviewReview

What is the difference between using the What is the difference between using the Web Web Page, completePage, complete and and Web Archive, single fileWeb Archive, single file file file formats to save a Web page?formats to save a Web page?

How can you save the HTML code for a Web page?How can you save the HTML code for a Web page?

What is the benefit of saving a page in the .mht File What is the benefit of saving a page in the .mht File Format?Format?

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Printing Web PagesPrinting Web Pages

Print button on the Standard Buttons toolbarPrint button on the Standard Buttons toolbar

Will print a Web page using the current printer Will print a Web page using the current printer settingssettings

Will not print if print function has been disabled by Will not print if print function has been disabled by the Web page publisherthe Web page publisher

Click arrow menu associated with the Print button Click arrow menu associated with the Print button on the toolbar and then click Printon the toolbar and then click Print

Will allow changes to the printer settingsWill allow changes to the printer settings

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Printing Web PagesPrinting Web Pages

To print only a portion of a Web pageTo print only a portion of a Web page

Select the desired materialSelect the desired material

Open the Print dialog boxOpen the Print dialog box

Click the Selection option in the Page Range Click the Selection option in the Page Range section of the Printsection of the Print

Click Print to print only the selected materialClick Print to print only the selected material

Internet Explorer 7 offers the ability to scale the Internet Explorer 7 offers the ability to scale the document being printed to fit on a single sheet of document being printed to fit on a single sheet of paperpaper

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Printing Web PagesPrinting Web Pages

Select a printerfor use

Select whichpages to print

Click the Preferencesbutton to chooselayout and paperquality

Specify the numberof copies to beprinted

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Printing Web PagesPrinting Web Pages

Many Web pages feature a Print button or link to Many Web pages feature a Print button or link to allow printing without the advertising included on the allow printing without the advertising included on the original pageoriginal page

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Printing Web PagesPrinting Web PagesReviewReview

What are the different methods that can be used to What are the different methods that can be used to print a Web page?print a Web page?

How can a user change the default printer settings?How can a user change the default printer settings?

How can a user print a portion of a Web page?How can a user print a portion of a Web page?

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

To allow users to customize theTo allow users to customize thebrowser and tailor it to their needsbrowser and tailor it to their needsToolbarsToolbars

Clicking the Tools button andClicking the Tools button andpointing to Toolbars opens apointing to Toolbars opens asubmenu ofsubmenu oftoolbar commandstoolbar commandsClicking on theClicking on thetoolbar in thetoolbar in thesubmenu togglessubmenu togglesthe toolbar on and offthe toolbar on and offCan download and install add-on toolbars to add Can download and install add-on toolbars to add capabilities to Web browsercapabilities to Web browser

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

Text SizeText Size

The ability to display a default text size is The ability to display a default text size is dependent on how text fonts are specified in a dependent on how text fonts are specified in a Web pageWeb page

Some Web page text may not be affected by a Some Web page text may not be affected by a change to the Text Size settingchange to the Text Size setting

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

Default Internet Explorer Home PagesDefault Internet Explorer Home Pages

Change the default Internet Explorer home page Change the default Internet Explorer home page by opening desired new home Web page in the by opening desired new home Web page in the browser window, click arrow menu associated browser window, click arrow menu associated with Home button on toolbar, and choose Add or with Home button on toolbar, and choose Add or Change Home PageChange Home Page

Can make the current page only home page or Can make the current page only home page or add it to the list of Home Tabsadd it to the list of Home Tabs

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

Default Internet Explorer Home PagesDefault Internet Explorer Home Pages

When Web pages are added to the list of Home When Web pages are added to the list of Home Tabs, clicking the Home button on the toolbar Tabs, clicking the Home button on the toolbar opens all your home pages—each in their own opens all your home pages—each in their own tabtab

Convenient way to specify multiple home pages Convenient way to specify multiple home pages that open in individual tabs when Internet that open in individual tabs when Internet Explorer is launchedExplorer is launched

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

AutoCompleteAutoComplete

Stores previously entered Web addresses, form Stores previously entered Web addresses, form field information, user names, and passwordsfield information, user names, and passwords

Can speed up repetitious tasks such as filling out Can speed up repetitious tasks such as filling out forms and typing long URLs in the Address barforms and typing long URLs in the Address bar

Also stores userAlso stores usernames and passwordsnames and passwordsunless you specify thatunless you specify thatAutoComplete notAutoComplete notprovide suchprovide suchsuggestions or turnsuggestions or turnAutoComplete offAutoComplete off

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

Form data, password histories and Web address Form data, password histories and Web address history can be cleared by clicking the Tools history can be cleared by clicking the Tools button on the toolbar and selecting Delete button on the toolbar and selecting Delete Browsing HistoryBrowsing History

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet Explorer

Screen ResolutionScreen Resolution

Used to change Used to change the size of the the size of the content appearing content appearing in the browserin the browser

In Windows Vista,In Windows Vista,the screen resolutionthe screen resolutioncan be changed usingcan be changed usingthe Display Settingsthe Display Settingsdialog boxdialog box

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Configuring Internet ExplorerConfiguring Internet ExplorerReviewReview

What is the difference between a Home Page and a What is the difference between a Home Page and a Home Tab set?Home Tab set?

How can a user change the default Web page text How can a user change the default Web page text size?size?

What is the AutoComplete feature’s purpose, and What is the AutoComplete feature’s purpose, and how can a user change its defaults?how can a user change its defaults?

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Keyboard ShortcutsKeyboard Shortcuts

For common menu commandsFor common menu commands

Using HelpUsing Help

Contents tab for a list of instructional categoriesContents tab for a list of instructional categories

Index tab for all Help topicsIndex tab for all Help topics

Search tab to search the entire Help contents Search tab to search the entire Help contents using key termsusing key terms

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Full Screen ViewFull Screen View

Provides an alternative to closing toolbars to free Provides an alternative to closing toolbars to free up browser window spaceup browser window space

Enlarges the browser display to fill the screen Enlarges the browser display to fill the screen while removing the toolbars and menu from viewwhile removing the toolbars and menu from view

Restore button or F11 to restore the previous Restore button or F11 to restore the previous browser viewbrowser view

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Links BarLinks Bar

Provides a quick method for accessing frequently Provides a quick method for accessing frequently viewed Web pagesviewed Web pages

User can add or delete links from the Links barUser can add or delete links from the Links bar

Links barDrag Explorer icon to the Links bar

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Search EngineSearch Engine

Search engine used by Instant Search Box can Search engine used by Instant Search Box can be changed by clicking the arrow menu, clicking be changed by clicking the arrow menu, clicking Change Search Defaults hyperlink and then Change Search Defaults hyperlink and then clicking the Find More Providers linkclicking the Find More Providers link

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Multiple Browser WindowsMultiple Browser Windows

User can save time by reading a page in one User can save time by reading a page in one window while waiting for a different page to load window while waiting for a different page to load in another browser windowin another browser window

User can move back and forth between multiple User can move back and forth between multiple open browser windows to compare informationopen browser windows to compare information

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer Features

Internet Explorer File ManagerInternet Explorer File Manager

Internet Explorer can be used as a file manager Internet Explorer can be used as a file manager by typing a by typing a drive name drive name followed followed by a colon in by a colon in the Address the Address bar and then bar and then pressing Enter pressing Enter or clicking Go or clicking Go buttonbutton

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Other Internet Explorer FeaturesOther Internet Explorer FeaturesReviewReview

How can a user enable the Full Screen view?How can a user enable the Full Screen view?

List three keyboard shortcuts you can use with List three keyboard shortcuts you can use with Internet Explorer. Be sure to state the keys you Internet Explorer. Be sure to state the keys you need to press and the task they perform.need to press and the task they perform.

How does the Links bar work?How does the Links bar work?