Quick Start Guide
To start Firefox, switch to the activities view (such as via the [Windows] key) and
click on the icon with the globe and the fox in Dash. In fallback mode, you instead
open Applications > Internet > Firefox.
Firefox awaits with all modern web technologies, such as use of tabs, pop-up blockers
and download and image management. Its easy access to dierent search engines
helps you nd the information you need. Enter an Internet address (URL) in the ad-
dress bar to start browsing.
To open a new empty tab in Firefox click on [Ctrl] + [T] or on the “+” beside to the
last tab. Type a new Internet address to browse. To open the page behind a link in
a new tab, click on the link with the middle mouse button. Right-clicking on the tab
displays a small menu. You can create a new tab, reload the content of a specic
tab or all existing tabs, or close a single tab or all tabs. You can also change the order
of the tabs by dragging & dropping them to a new position.
3.7.1 Finding Information
1 To start a Web search type the keywords in the integrated search box on the
right of the address bar, then press [Enter]. Firefox will display the results in
the active tab.
2 If you would like to use a specic search engine, click on the icon with the
small down arrow on the search bar.
3 Click on the desired engine, then press [Enter] to start the search.
To search for words in the current website, press [Ctrl] + [F]. Enter your keywords
in the search bar now shown on the bottom of the window. Use the buttons to the
right of the search box to switch the search direction or to highlight all results in the
text.
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