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12-4 Getting on the Internet
1. Internet[firefox]
Among all, the most familiar Internet application to all of us is the web browser. The
System is equipped with the popular Firefox Internet browser to bring you the best Internet
surfing experience. In the following sections, you will learn the simple basics for using Firefox
user interface.
Tabbed Browsing
Tabbed Browsing is a page management feature for enhancing your browsing experience.
When you are browsing several web pages at the same time, you can load these pages into
“tabs” under the same browser. You can quickly open more web pages in one browser and fast
switch between these pages. You may go to “File -> New Tab” to add extra tab or alternatively
use the shortcut key [Ctrl] + [t].
Other than Google, Firefox also has many other popular search engine interfaces built-in
like Yahoo, Amazon, eBay, Dictionary.com etc. You can select your favorite search engine from
the textbox located at the top right-hand corner of Firefox browser. Input your search keyword
then hit Return/Enter to start searching.
Page Size Adjustment
You may adjust the web page size by using the “Zoom In” and “Zoom Out” options under
the “View -> Zoom” setting in Firefox.
Bookmark Management
Click on “Bookmarks -> Book This Page” to bookmark the page you are browsing. You
may also edit and modify the bookmark label when you add the bookmark.
Using an Internet Search Engine
The Firefox Internet browser includes Google as shown in Picture on “Tabbed Browsing”.
To use this feature, simply input the search keyword into box and press the Return/Enter key to
start searching.
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