Fast PC Mods » Internet Explorer http://fastpcmods.com Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:01:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Internet Explorer & Firefox Shortcuts http://fastpcmods.com/internet/internet-explorer-and-firefox-shortcuts http://fastpcmods.com/internet/internet-explorer-and-firefox-shortcuts#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:48:03 +0000 ztr3ngth http://fastpcmods.com/?p=279 The following shortcuts can be used when browsing the web in either Internet Explorer or Firefox. From bookmarking to opening a new tab, these shortcuts are sure to come in handy by making your web experience faster.

Compatible with Internet Explorer and Firefox:

Ctrl + W – Closes the current Tab

Ctrl + D – Bookmarks the Page

Ctrl + T – Opens a new Tab

Ctrl + N – Opens a new Window

F5 / Ctrl + R – Refreshes the page

Ctrl + F – Searches for text in a web page

Ctrl + Shift + P – Starts Private Browsing*

Ctrl + Shift + P – Stops Private Browsing*

Backspace – Reverts to the previous web page

Compatible with Firefox only:

Clicking here opens a new Tab:

Ctrl + J – Opens the Downloads window

Ctrl + Shift + W – Closes the current Window

*Private Browsing enables you to browse the web anonymously without any history or cookies being saved.

You may also be interested in our article on 5 Steps To Speed Up Firefox

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Firefox:

  • Open Firefox
  • Click Tools in the menu bar
  • Click Clear Private Data
  • Check Browsing History, Saved Form and Search History, and Cookies
  • Click Clear Private Data Now
  • All Done!
Firefox History

Firefox 'Clear Private Data' window

Internet Explorer:

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click Tools in the menu bar
  • Click Delete Browsing History
  • Check Temporary Internet Files, Cookies and History
  • All Done!
Internet Explorer 'Delete Browsing History' window

Internet Explorer 'Delete Browsing History' window

You may also be interested in our 5 steps to speeding up Firefox guide.

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