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Internet Explorer (IE7) Tips, Tricks, Keyword Shortcuts, Popular Add-Ons and Links

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Internet Explorer ( IE7 ) is a free web browser software that comes as part of the Windows operating system ( OS ). It is one of the most used web browsers.

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)
Internet Explorer (IE7)

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 "→"

Tab Tricks - keyboard shortcuts that will help you manage tabs in Internet Explorer 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"

Internet Explorer Bookmarks or Favorites

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.

Checking Fake or Phishing Websites in Internet Explorer

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 Tools 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.

Popular and Mush Have Add-ons for Internet Explorer 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. Inline Search

  8. Windows Live Writer

Comments

DREAM ON 12 months ago

I can't wait to give it a try.Thanks for all the suggestions.

The Engineer 16 months ago

I agree.

eovery 16 months ago

Done left IE, Chrome is a lot simplier.

Keep on hubbing!

The Engineer 16 months ago

Welcome.

diogenes 16 months ago

Useful...Bob

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