Suppose you find some interesting information on the Internet. How do you use a non-graphical browser to help you come back to this information later?
You are using a computer system to display the interesting information. Suppose you want to look at the information later via the same computer. Then you might try this "bookmarking" or "hotlist" method. Note that you might not be able to use Method 1 with some browsers. If necessary, use Method 2.
Look near the bottom of the screen. Look for the expression, "Add bookmark", "Bookmark", "Hotlist", or similar expression. If they're not there, try looking for the expression, "Other commands"; select it. (Note the "O" in "Other commands". It is an upper-case "O" or capital "O". It is not a lower-case "o". It is not a zero). (For example, repeatedly tap the "O" key, meaning "Other commands", to display "Other commands". As you see more options displayed, look for an "Add bookmark" option). Select the "Add bookmark" or similar option. You might then be asked "Add Document or Link?" If you are, then tap "D", meaning document (to help you find that document again later). The location or "URL" of the interesting information is added to a list of "bookmarks".
Are you having difficulties here? If yes, look near the top or bottom of the screen. Look for the word, "Help". Read carefully to find out how you display the help information. For example, you might need to type the letter, "h", or "H". You might type the question mark, "?". Or you might type the word, "Help", and tap the Enter key or Return key. Look for how to use "Bookmarks" or "Hotlists".
Suppose you are using this computer system later. Then look near the bottom of the screen. Look for the expression, "View bookmarks", or a similar expression. If they're not there, try looking for the expression, "Other commands"; select it. (For example, tap the "O" key repeatedly to display "Other commands". As you see more options displayed, look for "View bookmarks"). Select the "View bookmarks" or similar expression. Look for that "interesting-information" location or URL you added earlier. Select or follow the link for that location or URL. Different browsers might work differently. You might need to do a bit more to display that location or URL. If all goes well, the interesting information is displayed again.
Different browsers might work differently. The browser you're using might have special useful features. Display the help information. Look for how to use "Bookmarks" or "Hotlists".
Are you using a computer where you are not allowed to use bookmarks or hotlists? (For example, you might be using a computer at a public library). Then try Method 2.
Suppose you are using someone else's computer to display the interesting information. Suppose you want to look at the information later via a different computer. Then try this "copy the URL" method.
The steps you use for this method may be different for different browsers. For one browser, you might tap the "=" key. Then look for the words, "URL", "Document URL", "Document", "Location", "Current URL", or similar expression. Suppose you don't find those words. Then look for "http:", "telnet:", "gopher:", "ftp:", "wais:", "news:", "mailto:", "finger:", or a similar term. Very accurately write down the entire address (or "URL"). It starts with "http:", "telnet:", "gopher:", "ftp:", "wais:", "news:", "mailto:", "finger:", or a similar term. Be careful to copy correctly. Note upper-case (or capital) letters, underscores ("_"), tildes ("~"), and punctuation.
Are you having difficulties here? If yes, look near the top or bottom of the screen. Look for the word, "Help". Read carefully to find out how you display the help information. For example, you might need to type the letter, "h", or "H". You might type the question mark, "?". Or you might type the word, "Help", and tap the Enter key or Return key. Look for how to use "Bookmarks" or "Hotlists".
When you want to return to this information, what do you do?
If you'll be using a non-graphical browser to return to the location of
interest:
The answer might depend on the non-graphical browser you're using. For one browser, you might tap the "G" key
(meaning "Goto"). (For another browser, type the word, "Go". Then tap the Enter or Return key). Then try
typing the URL accurately, and tap the Enter or Return key. If necessary, use the "Help" system or other
"documentation" for the browser. Find out how to go to the URL you've copied. You might look for an
expression like "Open URL", for example.
If you'll be using a graphical browser to return to the location of interest:
Find out how to use a graphical browser to return to locations of interest.
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This page was updated on April 6, 2002.
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