What Is Caret Browsing and How Does It Work?
You might have heard about caret browsing; it’s one of the many accessibility features that are built into browsers. But what exactly is caret browsing, and how does it work? We explain it below.
What Is Caret Browsing?
Caret browsing or caret navigation is an accessibility feature that simply lets you navigate the web using your keyboard. It comes in handy for those who have disabilities, prefer to use a keyboard, or have a damaged mouse/touchpad.
The feature is available in most browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. But the notable exceptions are Safari and Opera.
Besides caret browsing, there are a number ofways to browse without a mouse.
How to Enable Caret Browsing
Enabling caret browsing is quite simple. Just open your browser and press theF7 key. Your browser might ask for confirmation, so selectTurn onorOK. To disable the feature, you can pressF7again.
Caret browsing lets you move around the webpage, select text, and open links. And if you don’t want to use the keyboard, you canbrowse using your voice, thanks to these extensions.
You can also turn on caret browsing from settings in Google Chrome. To do so, go toSettings > Accessibilityand toggle onNavigate pages with a text cursor.
If you’re a Vivaldi user, enabling caret browsing is unfortunately not as simple as pressing F7. However, you can type “chrome://settings/accessibility” in the address bar and turn onNavigate pages with a text cursor.
What to Do With Caret Browsing
There are three main things you’re able to do with caret browsing:
Browse With Your Keyboard
Thanks to caret browsing, you’ve got an easier way to navigate the web. Of course, it’s helpful for people with disabilities, but can also be useful if you prefer a keyboard or have a malfunctioning mouse.
Besides caret navigation, Chrome comes with various advanced settings, including several accessibility features.
While Chrome’s advanced settings may seem daunting at first, there are some really useful settings to change. Here are five that you should be using.
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