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Internet Explorer

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Using IE on the Start Screen

The address bar

The Internet Explorer address bar allows you to navigate to websites and search the Web. As you enter a search term or URL, the address bar will offer suggestions for webpages and search terms, which makes navigating the Web faster and easier.

To use the address bar:

When you right-click anywhere on the screen, the address bar will open.

  • Navigating to a website: Type a URL in the address bar, then press Enter on your keyboard.
    screenshot of Internet Explorer 11Typing in a URL
  • Searching the Web: Type a search term in the address bar, then press Enter.
    screenshot of Internet Explorer 11Entering a search term
  • Suggestions: As you type in the address bar, suggestions will appear. You can click one to use a suggested address or search term.
    screenshot of Internet Explorer 11Selecting a suggestion

If you don't want the browser to suggest search terms as you type, click Turn off suggestions from Microsoft.

screenshot of Internet Explorer 11Turning off suggestions
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