A URL is a Uniform Resource Locator, an address for information on the Internet. To gain access to the information you open a URL.

To Open a URL

  1. Click anywhere in the Title field in the browser.
    The URL for the current page is displayed and highlighted.

  2. Type the desired URL.
    The highlighted text is replaced with new text.

  3. To edit the current URL, click at the position of the URL where you want to edit the text and either insert new text or backspace over the existing text.

  4. Press Return to load the new page.

TIP: Opening an Additional Browser Window

TIP: Viewing a Page's Title or URL

If HotJava displays error messages about Unknown Host, you probably need to set proxies for HotJava.


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