Web Browsers: Surfing the Net
A Web Browser is a special type of software that lets you look at websites on the internet.
What does a Browser do?
The internet is full of files that contain text, pictures, and videos. The browser “reads” these files and puts them together so they look like a website on your screen.
Common Web Browsers
- Google Chrome
- Safari (on Apple devices)
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
Parts of a Browser
- Address Bar: Where you type the name of the website (like
www.google.com). - Tabs: Let you have many websites open at the same time in one window.
- Refresh Button: Reloads the page if it’s not working right.
Questions
- What is the software called that you use to visit a website?
- Where do you type the name of a website you want to visit?
- What should you do if a website is taking too long to load or looks “stuck”?