Website navigational Facts

Browser Settings

To change the Chrome startup options and other settings, click the Chrome menu in the upper right-hand corner of the browser and select Settings.In Settings you can manage your Google account, change autofill settings, customize appearance configurations, manage the default search engine and browsers, and change the startup options.

Bookmarks

To find a specific website more quickly in the future, you can add a bookmark. In Chrome, go to the upper right corner of the window and click the star symbol. Add the bookmark to the bookmarks bar and click Done.To return to the bookmarked page, you can click the Chrome menu and select Bookmarks. If you open a new tab in the browser, you can see the bookmark conveniently below the address bar.

4. Chat with a representative

Companies frequently include an option to open a chat window, where you'll be connected with a customer service representative. This is a great way to get help immediately when you need it, rather than having to wait for support to get back to you.

Private browsing

If you share your computer with someone and don't want Chrome to track your browsing activity, open a window in incognito mode. This is also called private browsing.

Navigation buttons

If you've navigated to the wrong webpage, you can return to the previous page by clicking the left arrow (back button) in the upper left corner of the browser. From here, you can use the right button (forward button) to return to a page.

Browser history

In Chrome, to see a list of all the web pages you've previously visited, you can press and hold down the back button. Then select Show Full History. To return to one of these previously visited sites, click one of the links.

1. Link to home page

Many corporate websites have their company logo near the top left of each page of their website. Generally, the logo is also a hyperlink to the website's home page.

Extensions/Add-ons

Most browsers let you extend or add features to the browser. These added features are called extensions, add-ons, and themes. For example, Google Chrome has an extension that lets you edit, create, and view your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations - all without internet access.In addition, extensions can sometimes add menu items to the toolbar. Although each browser may differ in the exact steps needed to manage extensions and add-ons, you usually have the option to remove or enable/disable them.Disabling an add-on temporarily stops the add-on from functioning, but can then be easily enabled or turned back on. For security reasons all add-ons should be digitally signed by the developer to ensure it is save to use. If an add-on is not digitally signed, it may contain malware.

2. Navigation bar

Most corporate websites have a group of links that take you to pages of the website. This is usually called the navigation bar. A few options you'll commonly see in navigation bars are: About - This link gives you a general overview of the company's purpose and sometimes profiles of top company leadership. Catalog - Especially common for retail sites, this option takes you to the list of items available to purchase. News - This link takes you to a page where you can see recent changes and other happenings at the company. Contact - This lets you know your options for contacting the company. Contact information often includes a phone number, email addresses, and physical addresses. Support - Many software sites have a page dedicated to providing individualized help to customers who encounter problems.

Address Bar

Near the top of browser windows is the address bar. This is where you can type the address for the website you want to visit. Another name for a web address is Uniform Resource Locator (URL).

Hyperlinks

On a web page, if you hover your cursor over certain words or images, the white arrow turns into a pointed finger. This lets you know there's a hyperlink to another webpage or to more information. Sometimes hovering over a hyperlink opens a dropdown menu.

Search Engines

Search engines are tools that gather relevant websites from around the internet and show them to you in a list. A search engine can help you find what you're looking for even if you don't remember the web address.Every search engine has a text entry box where you can type the information you're looking for. After clicking inside the text entry box, you can type words relevant to your search and press Enter to see the search engine results.You can also perform web searches directly from the address bar at the top of the web browser. In this case, the search will be performed by the web browser's default search engine.Typing words without an extension like .com or .org, will instruct the web browser to assume that you're entering search terms rather than a URL. The search results are identical to searches from a search engine.The Chrome browser uses Google as the default search engine. The Microsoft Edge browser sends search results from Bing. It is the default Microsoft search engine.When searching for information on the Web, consider using following search criteria. Use quote marks (" ") - Placing double quote marks around the phrase, tells the browser to look for an exact match.Example: "TestOut catalog" Use a hyphen (-) - Placing a hyphen at the beginning of a word will show only results that don't include the word following the hyphen.Example: recipes cookies -chocolate Use a plus (+) - Placing a plus at the beginning of a word will show only results that include the word following the plus.Example: recipes cookies +chocolate Use an asterisk (*) - The asterisk indicates a wild card and can be used in many ways.Example: Entering flying * shows results such as flying magazine, flying dog, and flying plane. Use OR - Using OR (all caps) shows results with either or both of the words surrounding the OR. Some browsers also use the pipe (|) to perform the same function.Example: Chocolate OR Vanilla Uses search operators (fields) - If the browser supports it, such as with Google Chrome, you can used search operators to find words in special places, such as the URL or title.Examples: inurl -Ford (Finds results with Ford in the URL, such as www.ford.com.)Google Chrome supports the following types of advanced operators:inurl - The search results show documents with the word contained in the URL of the web site.intitle- The search results are restricted to web pages containing a specific keyword in the title. Advanced search page - Many browsers have an advanced search page that can be used if you can't or don't want to use the above syntax manually. For example, if you go to https://www.google.com, you will see a Settings link in the lower right corner. To access the advanc

3. Sign up/login

The first time you use a new website, you'll often need to create an account to access certain features. This usually involves clicking a Sign Up button, then filling in a form with your personal information.If you already have an account, you can click Login to enter your username and password to gain access to your account.