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About Bookmarks, Favorites and Internet Browsers

Why Use Bookmarks or Favorites? "Bookmarks" or "favorites" are used by people surfing the internet so they don't have to memorize or type in web page addresses (URLs) every time they want to revisit their favorite web pages. The presentations below focus on the simplest ways to bookmark (for Netscape) an internet page or add it to your favorites list (for AOL or Microsoft Internet Explorer) and how to use bookmarks or favorites so you can easily revisit a web page that you like. Do You Discuss My Internet Browser? Internet browsers are the program(s) you use to select and view internet content such as web pages. Except where stated otherwise, the descriptions below are based on relatively recent versions of the most commonly used browsers. If you are using a different version or type of browser than those described below, there is still a reasonable chance that one of these examples will work for you. If not, you may want to visit some of the supplementary web page links we provide below. Advanced Topics Wise use of bookmarks and favorites can make your internet surfing experience much easier and more enjoyable. But soon after you learn to use them, you may end up with one long string of bookmarks and discover it is no longer easy to find the page you seek. The solution: you must organize your bookmarks or favorites into folders and label them thoughtfully. Then, you should be able to find exactly what you are looking for in an instant. If you'd like to learn about this and other advanced topics, visit some of the external web page links below that are labeled "{Detailed}". Helpful Tip You may find it helpful to print this web page for easy reference as you follow the procedures. Note, however, that it may take many pieces of paper to print this entire web page. Advanced users may want to use "Print Preview" to determine which pages apply to you so you can limit your printout to those pages.

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America Online (AOL) (Microsoft Windows Operating System)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Microsoft Windows Operating System)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Macintosh Operating System)
Netscape Navigator (Microsoft Windows Operating System)
Netscape Navigator (Macintosh Operating System)

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America Online (AOL) - (Windows)
If you use America Online (AOL) as your internet browser (the program you use to surf the net), follow the directions below to make Picture Surfing Web Sites one of your Favorites so you can return to this site easily. These instructions are based on America Online versions 4.0 (Windows) and 6.0 (Windows) and are believed to work for most other recent versions in use but are not guaranteed. Your version may work differently. For the quickest and simplest way to use Favorites, just skip down to the light blue heading below. If you need more help or details, we tell you how to find help through America Online and have also listed external web sites below that may help you with additional bookmarking details.
Quick & Easy - Add a Web Page to You Favorites
How to Return to or Organize Your Favorites
How to Get Help From AOL (Using the Help Menu)
See a List of Other Web Pages for Help
How to Add a Web Page to Your List of Favorites SIMPLEST PROCEDURE - USING YOUR MOUSE Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Make sure it is the top window (by clicking on it). Click on the little red heart that is usually located in the upper right-hand corner of the window. (Note: If you don't see the heart, you may have to click on the restore button (between the minimize and maximize buttons). Click "Add to Favorites" (or press the space bar). RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when click the heart is added to the end of your Favorites list. A SIMPLE PROCEDURE USING THE KEYBOARD Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Make sure it is the top window (by clicking on it). Hold down the Control key (it is usually labeled "Ctrl"). Depress the "+" key on the number pad (If you don't have a number pad, depress both the "Shift" key and the "+/=" key.) Click "Add to Favorites" (or press the space bar). RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and + keys simultaneously is added to the end of your Favorites list. ANOTHER SIMPLE PROCEDURE USING YOUR MOUSE Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Make sure it is the top window (by clicking on it). Click on the "Favorites" menu (located near the top of the screen). Click on "Add Top Window to Favorite Places" (or press the space bar). RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you click on "Add Top Window to Favorite Places" is added to the end of your Favorites list.
How to Return to a Web Page in Your Favorites list (for example, you may want to revisit the web page tomorrow) Click on the "Favorites" menu, select "Favorite Places" and then double-click the web page or item you want (e.g., Picture Surfing Web Pages). How to Organize or Rename Your Favorites (When your favorites list gets long, this will really help you to find what you want) Click on the "Favorites" menu; select "Favorite Places". To move a favorite up or down, drag (click and keep holding down the mouse button on the favorite, then move the mouse pointer) the item to your preferred location To rename a favorite, select it and click the "edit" button near the lower-left corner of the window. To create a folder to organize related favorites together, click on the "new" button, click the small circle next to "new folder"; type the name you want for the folder and click on "OK"
Using the AOL Help Menu to Learn About Favorites
How to Find America Online version 4.0 Help From AOL For the most up to date information on using "Favorite Places", try clicking on the America Online "Help" menu: select "Member Services online Help", then click on "A to Z Index" and click on "F". Next, scroll down until you see one of the entries titled "Favorite Places" and click on it. You should see information you want a little to the right in the next pane or frame. You will probably see more than one entry; if you don't get the information you need, try clicking on the next entry for "Favorite Places". From the America Online help menu, you can also try selecting "Offline Help" (your version may have different choices under the Help Menu"), click on the "Index" tab, type in "favorite", choose the related help topic you want and then click the "display" button near the lower part of the window. How to Find America Online version 6.0 Help From AOL For the most up to date information on using "Favorite Places", try clicking on the America Online "Help" menu: select "AOL Help". When the Help Window appears, find the search box (long, narrow rectangle) in the upper right-hand portion of the Help Window. Type in "Favorites" (without the " "). Next, click on the "Search" button. Select the topic you want about Favorites and double-click on it to read about the topic. You may want to begin with "Adding a Favorite Place".
More Help for America Online (AOL) Favorites
Organizing Favorites in AOL and Compuserve
Managing AOL Favorites:
Import AOL Favorite Places
{For Older Versions} How to Add a Web Page To Favorites by CentraPoint (begins in middle of web page)

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Microsoft Internet Explorer (Windows)
If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your internet browser (the program you use to surf the net), follow these directions to make Picture Surfing Web Sites one of your Favorites so you can return to this site easily. These instructions are based on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.7 and are believed to work for most other versions in use but are not guaranteed. We have listed external web sites below that may help you with additional bookmarking details. You can also try clicking on the Microsoft Internet Explorer "Help" menu: select "Contents and Index", click on the "Index" tab (in the upper-left part of the window), type in "favorite web pages" and then click the "display" button near the lower-left part of the window. How to Add a Web Page to Your List of Favorites SIMPLEST PROCEDURE Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Hold down the Control key (it is usually labeled "Ctrl"). Depress the "D" key. RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of your Favorites list. ANOTHER EASY PROCEDURE Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Click on the "Favorites" menu (located near the upper-left part of the window). Click on "Add to Favorites". Add or change the current "Name" for the web page (optional). RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of your Favorites list. How to Return to a Web Page in Your Favorites list (for example, you may want to revisit the web page tomorrow) Click on the "Favorites" menu, and then select the web page you want.
More Help for Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites
How to Bookmark a Web Site (includes *illustrations*)
{Simple} Saving Favorite Sites in Internet Explorer
How do I bookmark a site that I want to return to? (begins in middle of web page)
{Detailed} Adding Sites to Your Bookmarks or Favorites List (includes *illustrations*) By Earthlink
{Detailed} How To Return To Your Favorite Web Sites (includes *illustrations*)
{Simple} by Microsoft Product Support Services (for version 5.5)
{For Older Versions} How to Add a Web Page To Favorites by CentraPoint (begins in middle of web page)

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Microsoft Internet Explorer (Macintosh)
If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your internet browser (the program you use to surf the net), follow these directions to make Picture Surfing Web Sites one of your Favorites so you can return to this site easily. These instructions are believed to work for most versions in use but are not guaranteed. We have listed external web sites below that may help you with additional bookmarking details. You can also try clicking on the Microsoft Internet Explorer "Help" menu for additional assistance. How to Add a Web Page to Your List of Favorites SIMPLEST PROCEDURE Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Hold down the Command key (the one with a picture of an apple on it). Depress the "D" key. RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of your Favorites list. Another Easy Procedure Go to the web page you want to add to your Favorites list (www.PictureSurfing.com). Click on the "Favorites" menu (located in the upper-left part of the window). Click on "Add Page to Favorites". RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of your Favorites list. How to Return to a Web Page in Your Favorites list (for example, you may want to revisit the web page tomorrow) Click on the "Favorites" menu, and then select the web page you want.
More Help for Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites (Macintosh)
{Detailed}The Favorites Menu (includes *illustrations*)
{Detailed} Adding Sites to Your Bookmarks or Favorites List (includes *illustrations*) By Earthlink
Managing Microsoft Internet Explorer Favorites (bottom of page)

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Netscape Navigator (Windows)
If you use Netscape Navigator, follow these directions to bookmark Picture Surfing Web Sites. These instructions are based on Netscape Communicator version 4.7 and are believed to work for most other versions in use but are not guaranteed. Note that the stand-alone versions of Netscape Navigator may have different version numbers than the Netscape Communicator program group. For example, the stand-alone Netscape Navigator program version 6.2 was released about the same time as the Netscape Communicator version 4.78 update (a program suite that includes Netscape Navigator). We have listed external web sites below that may help you with additional bookmarking details. You can also try clicking on the Netscape "Help" menu and selecting an item such as "Contents" or "Netscape Handbook". How to Bookmark a Web Site SIMPLEST PROCEDURE Go to the web page you want to bookmark (www.PictureSurfing.com) Hold down the Control key (it is usually labeled "Ctrl"). Depress the "D" key. RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of the "Bookmark" menu list. ANOTHER EASY PROCEDURE Based on Netscape Communicator Manual (dated April 27, 1999) in December 2000 while using Netscape Communicator version 4.7. Go to the web page you want to bookmark (www.PictureSurfing.com). Click on "Bookmarks" (located near the upper-left part of the window). Select "Add Bookmark". RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of the "Bookmark" menu list. How to Return to a Bookmarked Web Page (for example, you may want to revisit the web page tomorrow) PROCEDURE Click on "Bookmarks" (located near the upper-left part of the window). Select a bookmarked page (Picture Surfing Web Sites).
More Help for Netscape Navigator Bookmarks
{Simple} How to Bookmark Favorites - by About.com
{Detailed} How To Regain Your Site (includes *illustrations*)
Bookmarks: Without Bending the Pages
How to Bookmark a Web Site (See *illustrations* near bottom of page)
{Detailed} Adding Sites to Your Bookmarks or Favorites List (includes *illustrations*) By Earthlink
How do I bookmark a site that I want to return to?
Bookmarking Techniques and Management
{Navigator 2.x - older browser version} Creating Bookmarks and Folders (written April 1996)
{For Older Versions} How to Add a Web Page To Favorites by CentraPoint (begins in middle of web page)

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Netscape Navigator (Macintosh)
If you use Netscape Navigator as your internet browser (the program you use to surf the net), follow these directions to bookmark Picture Surfing Web Sites so you can easily return to this site. These instructions are believed to work for most other versions in use but are not guaranteed. We have listed external web sites below that may help you with additional bookmarking details. You can also try clicking on the Netscape "Help" menu for assistance. How to Bookmark a Web Site SIMPLEST PROCEDURE Go to the web page you want to bookmark (www.PictureSurfing.com) Hold down the Command key (the one with a picture of an apple on it). Depress the "D" key. RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of the "Bookmark" menu list. ANOTHER EASY PROCEDURE Based on Netscape Communicator Manual (dated April 27, 1999) in December 2000. Go to the web page you want to bookmark (www.PictureSurfing.com) Click on the "Bookmarks" menu (the green bookmark icon to the right of the Go menu near the top of the window). Select "Add Bookmark". RESULT The name of the web page you are viewing when you press the Ctrl and D keys simultaneously is added to the end of the "Bookmark" menu list. How to Return to a Bookmarked Web Page (for example, you may want to revisit the web page tomorrow) PROCEDURE Click on the "Bookmarks" menu. Select a bookmarked page.
More Help for Netscape Navigator (Macintosh) Bookmarks
{Detailed} Adding Sites to Your Bookmarks or Favorites List (includes *illustrations*) By Earthlink