How to Save a Web Page as a File

If you find a web page you really like, or that has information you want to refer back to, you are probably familiar with saving the web page in your Internet Explorer Favorites. But did you know that you could also save the web page as a file? Depending on which method you use, you can save the web page as a file on your computer and view the information with or without an Internet connection. These steps will show you how to save a web page as a file.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Computer using Internet Explorer

1. 

   Open Internet Explorer by clicking the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop. Alternatively you can click the “Start” button, clicking “Programs” or “All Programs,” and choosing Internet Explorer from the list of installed programs.

2. 

   Click the “Page” button or "File" from the toolbar. Click “Save As.”

3. 

   The "Save Web Page" dialog box will open. Navigate to the location that is where you want to save the web page.

4. 

   Enter a name for the web page in the “File Name” box.

5. 

   In the “Save As” box you will choose either “Web Archive, Single File,” “Web Page, Complete,” “Web Page, HTML Only” or “Text File” depending on your preference. If you want to save a snapshot of the web page, select “Web Archive, Single File.” If you want to save the page as it appears, including graphics and frames, select “Web Page, Complete.” If you want only the HTML information without graphics, sounds and other features, click “Web Page, HTML Only”. Finally, if all you need is the text from the web page, click “Text File.”

6. Click “Save” and you are done.

Resources

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