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How to Use the Ctrl+Enter Shortcut

A fast way to fill in a URL

By Paul Gil Paul Gil Writer Paul Gil, a former Lifewire writer who is also known for his dynamic internet and database courses and has been active in technology fields for over two decades. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 16, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

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Type the website name in the address bar and press Ctrl+Enter.This command only works for web addresses that end in .com. This article explains how to use the Ctrl+Enter keyboard shortcut in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome to automatically fill part of a URL. Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer and recommends that you update to the newer Edge browser. Head to their site to download the newest version.

How to Use the Ctrl+ Enter Shortcut

In Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome, it is possible to get the browser to automatically fill in the www. and .com portions of a URL address for you. The command Ctrl+Enter is the keystroke shortcut to make this happen. Click anywhere in your browser's address bar. Type the name of a website. Replace any existing text that might be present. Hold the Ctrl button on your keyboard, then press the Enter key. The browser will automatically fill in the rest of the URL and send you to the site. If you use the Ctrl+Enter command correctly, you only need to type the middle portion of a .com address. As with nearly all URLs, type all lowercase letters with no spaces. This command only works for web addresses that end in .com. If you visit a .edu, .gov, .co., uk, .net, .ca website, you will need to type those addresses in manually. Michael Poehlman/Getty Images Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site What Is a Web Browser? How to Clear Your Search Bar History The Best Windows Keyboard Shortcuts in 2022 How to Block a Website How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Zoom in or out on Windows or a Mac DNS Servers: What Are They and Why Are They Used? Search History: How to View or Delete It What .COM Means in a URL How to Use Skype in Your Browser How to Allow Pop-Ups on Your PC How to Clear Internet Cache in Every Major Browser How to Search a PDF What Is the Google Chrome Browser? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies