Fill In Web Addresses Automatically

You can choose a Web address from a list of sites that you have already visited instead of typing the entire Web address each time you want to visit the site. When you begin to type the address in the Address bar, a list automatically appears below it. From that list, you can quickly select the one you want—saving time and keystrokes.

StepMouse actionsKeyboard actions
1

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Select Tools.
  • Select Internet Options.

On the Internet Explorer menu bar:

  • Open the Tools menu by pressing ALT+T.
  • Select Internet Options by pressing O.
2

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select the Content tab.

In the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Move to the Content tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.
3

On the Content tab, under Personal information:

  • Select the AutoComplete button.

On the Content tab, under Personal information:

  • Select the AutoComplete button by pressing ALT+U.
4

In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, under Use AutoComplete for:

  • Turn on (or turn off) the Web addresses option by selecting (or clearing) the check box.
  • Select OK.

In the AutoComplete Settings dialog box, under Use AutoComplete for:

  • Turn on (or turn off) the Web addresses option by pressing A.
  • Press ENTER.
5

To close the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Select OK.

To close the Internet Options dialog box:

  • Press ESC.

Internet Options: Content tab: AutoComplete button

Internet Options: Content tab: AutoComplete button

AutoComplete Settings: Use AutoComplete for Web addresses

AutoComplete Settings: Use AutoComplete for Web addresses