To use the Web efficiently you need to be familiar with Internet browsers. Browsers are software programs which allow you to easily navigate web sites.

The two most commonly used browsers are Internet Explorer and Netscape.

At the top of this screen is a browser toolbar which has some useful functions.

The button allows you to return to the previous screen at any time.

The button allows you to return to the browser home page.

The button stop the browser loading the page.

The button makes the browser go back to the server and reload the page. It is useful to ensure that you are viewing the most recent version of the page.