What's a Web Browser?

A web browser is a tool that helps you find and look at websites on your computer, phone, or tablet.

• It helps you search for information, watch videos, read news, or check emails on the Internet.

• It sends you to websites when you type in a web address or search for something.

Examples of web browsers include:
Chrome

Safari (Macintosh Only)

Edge (Windows only)

Firefox

To use a web browser:

• Click on the browser icon to open the browser

• Search for something: Type what you want to know in the search bar and click Enter or Return

• You can also visit the website if you know the link. (like cnn.com) Type the web address in the search bar and press Enter or Return

• You can click on linked words (blue, underlined words or pictures) to go to other pages.