How to Use an Address Bar?
To change your location on the internet, you can edit the URL in the address bar. Here’s how to use it effectively:
- Edit a URL: Click in the address bar to activate it. You can then change the existing URL, delete it, or type in a new one. Ensure you type a complete web address, like
javatpoint.com
, without any spaces.
- Understand URL Components: A typical URL starts with
http
orhttps
, followed by://
. These indicate the protocol used by the website. After this, the domain name appears, likeexample.com
, which may include extensions such as.com
,.edu
, or.net
, representing different types of organizations or geographical areas.
- Copy and Paste a URL
- To copy a URL from your browser’s address bar, click to reveal the entire address. If it’s not fully visible, clicking usually shows the whole URL.
- Select the address by clicking on it; most browsers will automatically highlight the entire URL. If not, press
Ctrl + A
(Windows) orCmd + A
(Mac) to select all. - Copy the selected URL by pressing
Ctrl + C
(Windows) orCmd + C
(Mac), or by right-clicking the selected text and choosing “Copy.” - To paste the URL, place your cursor where you want to insert it and press
Ctrl + V
(Windows) orCmd + V
(Mac). - These steps will help you navigate, share, and manage web addresses easily using the address bar.
What is an Address Bar?
The word address bar refers to the text box in a web browser that indicates the user’s location on the internet and allows them to navigate to other websites. The address bar is also known as a location bar, and in Google Chrome it is referred to as the Omnibox.