Web Browser Shortcut Keys
Here are some keystrokes for use in the new Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 browsers that can simplify your web browsing experience. Some of these keys may also work in earlier browser versions.
| Keystroke | Feature |
|---|---|
| CTRL+ENTER | Add "http://www." to the beginning and ".com" to the end of text in Address Bar...for example, typing "microsoft" and pressing CTRL+ENTER will go to the web site "http://www.microsoft.com" |
| ALT+ENTER | Open the URL in the address bar in new tab |
| ALT+D | Select the Address Bar |
| CTRL+left click | Open the clicked-on link in new background tab |
| CTRL+SHIFT+left click | Open the clicked-on link in new foreground tab |
| CTRL+T | Open a new tab |
| CTRL+Q | Quick Tab view to see thumbnails of all open tabs (IE only) |
| CTRL+TAB | Switch to next tab |
| CTRL+SHIFT+TAB | Switch to previous tab |
| CTRL+I | Open Favorites (Bookmarks) |
| CTRL+H | Open History list of previously visited sites |
| CTRL+B | Open Favorites (Bookmarks) list |
| CTRL+Plus | "Zoom in" to increase font size |
| CTRL+Minus | "Zoom out" to reduce font size |
| CTRL+0 | Return to 100% (normal) zoom (note: IE requires the number 0 key not the number pad 0 key) |
| ALT key | Press and release to temporarily display the menu bar (IE only) |
October 2006
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