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Easy ways to type a URL to go to a specific website
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It's easy to type a web address and go to a specific site! You'll need to find the long, white address bar at the top of the page, then type your address into that bar. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard to go directly to the website. This wikiHow article teaches you how to type in a web address to go to a specific website.
Things You Should Know
- To go to a website by address, start by opening a web browser on any device.
- In the browser's address bar, type the URL you want to go to, like https://www.wikihow.com .
- If you visit a specific page frequently, your browser will remember it and suggest it whenever you type the same address.
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QuestionHow do I just go to a specific web address? It keeps giving search engine data instead.Community AnswerJust type the actual address into your browser.
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QuestionHow do I view a portion of a document on screen?Community AnswerIf the Navigation Pane is not visible, click "Page x of x" at the top center of the screen, click Jump to a page, and then click Navigation Pane.
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QuestionHow do I keep predictive web addresses from auto-completing?Jude VargasCommunity AnswerWhen you partially type in a web address and you'd like to remove the rest of the address coming up automatically, make sure the predicted text is shown in the URL bar and highlighted, then press Shift+Delete. It should remove the predicted text from the bar, and it will remove it from future attempts as well.
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Tips
- If you type a web address but the website doesn't show up, you might typing the wrong address. Check the spelling. If the page still doesn't show up, then the site might've been deleted, removed, or experiencing server issues.Thanks
- A "?" with numbers/letters following the URL is called a parameter. Parameters are automatically generated and not necessary to type in.Thanks
- A "#" followed by letters/numbers is called an anchor. Websites sometimes have certain points specified on a page, that let you jump directly to a specific place on the page. The page will automatically scroll to the place where the anchor is found.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do not put spaces between characters when typing a web address. You may be redirected to a search engine.Thanks
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