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INTERNET TIPS
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can
save time and make life easier when using applications, they are achieved
by pressing a combination of keys, normally holding down the CONTROL
(CTRL) key and pressing another key, then letting go of the CONTROL (CTRL)
key, most applications (programs) have built in keyboard shortcuts often
referred to as HOTKEYS.
Below
is a selection of these for use in Internet Explorer®
These
shortcuts are used by holding down the CONTROL (CTRL) key and pressing the
assigned key
To
Select all items on a webpage use CTRL and A.
To Copy a selected item to the clipboard use CTRL and C.
To Paste an item from the clipboard into a document use CTRL and V.
To Add the current page/document to your favorites use CTRL and D.
To Open the IE search utility use CTRL and E.
To Open the FIND box to search the current document use CTRL and F.
To Open the History utility use CTRL and H.
To Open the Favorites utility use CTRL and I.
To Go to a new location/document use CTRL and L. Also CTRL and O
To Open a new Explorer window use CTRL and N.
To Print the current page/document use CTRL and P.
To Refresh the current page/document use CTRL and R. Also you can use the
F5 key.
To Save the current document/page use CTRL and S.
To Close the current Explorer window use CTRL and W.
These
shortcuts are used by holding down and pressing combinations of keys
To go to your default homepage use ALT and the HOME key.
To go forward one page (equivalent to the FORWARD button) use ALT and the
right arrow key.
To go back one page (equivalent to the BACK button) use ALT and the left
arrow key.
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BOOKS
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The
Internet for Dummies
Author: John R. Levine
Edition: 7th Edition
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Internet For Dummies is part of the 'For Dummies' series, it
explains the structure of the internet from a beginners level, it
also touches upon internet service providers and emails services. It
is well written and easy to follow.
It explains how to
download files from the internet and how to get the most from your
browser, it also touches upon internet security and online shopping.
It gives some good examples for finding information on the internet,
and also stopping your children from seeing things on the internet
that you wouldn't want them to see.
All in all it is a
good guide for the beginner and doesn't assume any prior knowledge.
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