Before we start navigating the web, let’s learn some basics about using your web browser. The commands listed below will help you navigate the browser's menus, the address bar, and will help you manage open tabs.
You may recognize some of these commands from the SR 101 - Basic Computer Navigation course. You'll still use Alt to reach the program menu. You'll still use Alt + left/right arrows to go back or forward between visited pages. As you work through this course, think about how these new commands relate to the commands you're already using.
| Task | Keyboard Command |
|---|---|
| Move to Browser Menu | Alt |
| Move to Address Bar | Ctrl + L or Alt + D |
| Go Back to Previous Web Page | Alt + Left Arrow |
| Go Forward to (Previous) Web Page | Alt + Right Arrow |
| Switch to next browser tab | Ctrl + Tab |
| Switch to previous browser tab | Shift + Ctrl + Tab |
| Open a new tab | Ctrl + T |
| Close a tab | Ctrl + W |
| Re-open closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T |
| Show/Hide Bookmarks Bar | Ctrl + Shift + B |