How to use a non-graphical browser

You tap the down arrow and up arrow keys on the keyboard. And a bright highlight-bar moves on the screen. Or you type a number. You tap the Enter key or the Return key. And then you are looking at a new "document". You have "followed a link" to the new document. You are then using what's called a "non-graphical browser". Different non-graphical browsers work differently. But there are similarities among these non-graphical browsers.

How to learn more and to get help

Look near the very bottom and top 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. Then look for words like "Introduction" or "Tutorial" . You might need to type more characters or words. Use help information to help you learn how to use the browser or computer system better. Think of some of this help information as a dictionary or encyclopedia. It is written as reference material. So, if you find the words and ideas a little difficult at first, don't be worried. Look for a word or phrase that is underlined or highlighted. If appropriate, follow that link.

How to see, hear, and experience more material on the Internet

Suppose you are reading on the screen. You see that a word or phrase is underlined or "highlighted". If you want, follow that link. You are "following a link" that might lead you elsewhere on the Internet.

In some situations, a picture is a link to another document. You are using a non-graphical browser. So the screen might not automatically show a picture that is on the screen. Instead you might see some words, like "INLINE" or "IMAGE" or other text. Display and read the "Help" information for your browser. You might be able to follow the link, even though you don't see the picture. You are following a link that might lead you elsewhere on the Internet.

Some links might be designed to present pictures ("images"), sounds ("audio"), movies ("video"), or other material. The terminal or computer you are using might not yet be equipped to present that material. Near those links might be information on how to equip a computer system appropriately.

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