Q2 Web Browsers: Basics

STEPS 1-3

Work with a partner or on your own (check with your teacher) to follow the steps below with the web browser you are using to view this page.

Step 1: Your challenges are to figure out how to do the following with the browser you are using: 

1. create a new tab
2. minimize and maximize
3. restore the browser.

Start by opening a NEW TAB on your browser. (see examples below) 

Step 2: In the new tab, type the following in the search bar: “How do I minimize my screen on a ________?” Fill in the blank with the exact name of your device (MacBook Air, Windows 10 PC, Chromebook, iPhone 14, Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, etc.) and try it.

Step 3: Repeat your search and replace “minimize” (e.g., How do I maximize my screen on a...) with and then replace it with “restore.” Remember to complete each task on your device.

Step 4: You will now learn how to take the tab window and "pull" it off to become a separate browser window.

Step 5: Your final challenge is to "resize" the two windows so that you can see both of them side-by-side, or at the same time. It should look something like the one shown below. Try moving your mouse or cursor to the top corners and/or sides to resize them to drag in or over.