CCNC/CCNC Module 7/Web Navigation/Using Bookmarks

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Using Bookmarks

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Outcomes

In this tutorial we will:
  • Learn to create and use bookmarks


Bookmark a Web page

A bookmark is the URL of a site that is stored by Firefox either in the Personal toolbar or in the Bookmarks menu. To access a site is then a matter of clicking on the name of the web site in the toolbar or menu.

Bookmarking a Web Page in the Bookmark menu

Suppose you wish to bookmark the WikiEducator web address.

  1. Access the site by typing http://www.wikieducator.org into the Location bar and press Enter.
  2. When the page is displayed: Bookmarks->Bookmark This Page or press Ctrl-D.

Display a Bookmarked Web page

There are two methods of displaying a bookmarked page. In the previous section you bookmarked Google on the Personal toolbar and Lycos mail in the Bookmark menu.

  1. To display Lycos mail: Bookmarks->Lycos Free Mail.
  2. To display Google: Click the Google icon on the Personal toolbar.


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