Before you begin browsing, take a few seconds to discover two of our new time-saving features.

What's New

Get things done faster with Accelerators

	Start searching, mapping, emailing, and translating from the page you're already on without navigating to other websites.

Try it out now:
Simply highlight the address below and click on the blue Accelerator icon that appears next to your selection. Then move your cursor over the "Map with Bing" Accelerator to view the driving directions without leaving the page.

One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-7329

Watch a video to learn how to use Accelerators.

Keep up on what matters most with Web Slices

	Add a Web Slice to your Favorites bar and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores—now those updates will come to you.

Try it out now:
Move your mouse over the text below and click on the green Web Slice icon that appears:

Featured Internet Explorer 8 add-on

Now click Add and notice the Featured Web Slice will show up up in your Favorites bar near the top of your screen.

Watch a video to learn how to use Web Slices.

Internet Explorer 8 includes many other Accelerators and Web Slices. You can also find and add more from the Internet Explorer Gallery to personalize the browser in a way that works for you.

New version, familiar features

Use the scroll bar below to see more features.

How do I access my home page?

Simply click on the house icon, located near the upper right of the screen, to go directly to your home page.

A webpage looks broken. Can I fix it?

Compatibility View lets you view websites designed for older browsers. To fix misaligned text or images, click the Compatibility View button to the right of the Address Bar.

How do I access my 'Favorites'?

Press the star icon (the Favorites button) in the upper left corner of the screen for a menu of saved webpages. To add a favorite, press the star-plus icon in the Favorites menu.

Can I still use the traditional file menus?

Absolutely. You can make the Menu Bar (File, Edit, View, etc.) appear by pressing the Alt key on your keyboard.

How do I stop and refresh pages?

The stop and refresh icons are located to the right of the Address Bar.