SUSE LINUX 9.3

Part III. Internet / Chapter 11. Firefox
	10.6. For More Information		11.2. Finding Information

Chapter 11. Firefox

Table of Contents

11.1. Navigating Web Sites
11.2. Finding Information
11.3. Managing Bookmarks
11.4. Using the Download Manager
11.5. Customizing Firefox
11.6. Printing from Firefox
11.7. For More Information

Abstract

Included with your SUSE LINUX is the Mozilla Firefox Web browser. With features like tabs, pop-up window blocking, and download and image management, Firefox combines the latest Web technologies. View more than one Web page in a single window. Suppress annoying advertisements and disable images that only slow you down. Its easy access to different search engines helps you find the information you need. Start the program from the main menu or by entering the command firefox. The main program features are described in the following sections.

11.1. Navigating Web Sites

Firefox has much the same look and feel as other browsers. It is shown in Figure 11.1, “The Browser Window of Firefox”. The navigation toolbar includes ‘Forward’ and ‘Back’ and a location bar for a Web address. Bookmarks are also available for quick access. For more information about the various Firefox features, use the ‘Help’ menu.

Figure 11.1. The Browser Window of Firefox

11.1.1. Tabbed Browsing

If you often use more than one Web page at a time, tabbed browsing may make it easier to switch between them. Load Web sites in separate tabs within one window.

To open a new tab, select ‘File’+‘New Tab’. This opens an empty tab in the Firefox window. Alternatively, right-click a link and select ‘Open link in new tab’. Right-click the tab itself to access more tab options. You can create a new tab, reload one or all existing tabs, or close them.

11.1.2. Using the Sidebar

Use the left side of your browser window for viewing bookmarks or the browsing history. Extensions may add new ways to use the sidebar as well. To display the Sidebar, select ‘View’+‘Sidebar’ and select the desired contents.