146 Browse with Tabbed Windows
The Web is a wonderful place to learn about lots of different new and interesting things, but to do that, you must find the appropriate pages. Firefox makes it easy for you to search the Web for pages related to whatever topic you choose. Firefox doesn't actually do the searching; instead, it sends your search request to the
search engine you choose, such as Google or Yahoo!, which then displays a list of matching web pages.146 Browse with Tabbed Windows .
Search engine A website whose primary function is to maintain a searchable database of web pages.
1. | Type Search Text Click in the Search bar and type the topic you're interested in, such as "father's day" crafts . Typically, I place short phrases in quotation marks, in order to eliminate pages that might contain the word father's and the word day , but not next to each other. 143. Search the Web
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2. | Select Search Engine The logo for the current search engine appears in front of your search text. For example, you might see a G for Google. If needed, click the logo and select a different search engine to use from those listed. For example, you might want to search Amazon.com, eBay, or Dictionary.com. |
3. | Press Enter and View Results Press Enter to begin your search. A listing of web pages that match your search request appears. Browse this listing and click a link to view that page. |
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