Internet Explorer 7 is a free web browser software that comes as part of the Microsoft Windows OS. It is one of the most used web browsers and a leader with 65% market share.
Here I have explained some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Internet Explorer to make web browsing easier for you.
Some of the “How to Tips” mentioned herein are exclusive and you won’t find these tips and tricks anywhere on the Internet.
Internet Explorer (IE7) Tips and Tricks:
1. How to Zoom In or Zoom Out Text or Image in IE7 Tips, Tricks and Keyword Shortcuts:
If you want to Zoom In or Zoom Out any text or image or the complete webpage in Internet Explorer then do following:
- Zoom In : Press – “Ctrl” and “+”
- Zoom Out : Press – “Ctrl” and ” – “
- To move the location to the cursor bar: “Ctrl” + “L”
- To move the cursor to the Search box: Press – “Ctrl” + ” K”
- To scroll down the page press – SPACE BAR
- To scroll up the page press – “Shift” and “Space Bar”
- To Refresh the Page press – “Ctrl” and “R”
- To go Backward press – “Ctrl” and “←”
- To go Forward press – “Ctrl” and “→”
2. Tab Tricks – keyboard shortcuts that will help you manage tabs in IE7
- To open a NEW EMPTY TAB in IE7: Press – “Ctrl” and “T”
- To open a link in a NEW TAB: Click the link with the MIDDLE BUTTON of the mouse.
- To Close a TAB: Click on the Tab and Press “Ctrl” and “W”
- To open a closed Tab: Press – “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “T”
3. Bookmark or Favorite: Is you like a website or webpage and wish to Bookmark it for future then go to the FAVOURITES MENU and Click “Add to Favorites”. This menu also helps you to organize your Bookmarks or Favorite websites.
4. Checking Fake or Phishing websites: A common practice among Web scammers is to set up fake sites, known as phishing sites that impersonate your bank, your favorite e-commerce site, etc. In IE7, you can very easily check if the website if a phishing website or not. For this:
Go to the Toole Menu > Select Phishing Filter > Select Check This Website.
IE7 will instantly check the authenticity of the website and let you know. In case you feel that the site is fake or a phishing website, you can report it immediately.
5. Add-ons for IE7
Several Add-ons for IE7 are available online. Some of the most common and widely downloaded and most popular Add-ons for Internet Explorer are:
1. Amazon Search Suggestions 2. Find on Facebook 3. Digg's Main Page Top Ten 4. StumbleUpon 5. Find on LinkedIn 6. Weather from Live Search 7. Windows Defender 8. IESpell 9. Inline Search 10. Trailfire 11. Fiddler 12. IE Developer Toolbar 13. Shockwave 14. Flash player 15. 1-Click Answers 16. Windows Live Toolbar 17. Feed Demon 18. Bloglines 19. Windows Live Writer
