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Mozilla Firefox - Misc

Shortcuts to 'Open Location' and 'Web Search' Textboxes

SUMMARY: Access controls to browse and search the web with Mozilla Firefox without using the mouse.

Keyboard shortcuts are available in Mozilla Firefox to type in a web address or perform a web search. These shortcuts automatically move the mouse cursor to either the web address or web search textboxes, whereby you can key in a string and press ENTER to visit a web page or perform a search, respectively. These are handy if you tire of using the mouse.

Open a web page: CONTROL+L

Search the web: CONTROL+K

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