How to Copy the Address Bar in IE8

If you're surfing the web using Internet Explorer 8, it's likely you'll wish to copy a URL, or website address, from your address bar to forward or share with family, friends or co-workers. Don't worry. This is a very quick and easy task for even the most inexperienced computer users.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet Explorer 8

Instructions

1. Highlight the address. Using your mouse or fingertip keypad, drag the cursor along the Internet address you wish to copy. It will be at the top of your Web browser in a white bar and should start with "http://".

2. Copy it. There are two ways to copy the address. Go under the menu titled "Edit" and select "Copy," or using your keyboard shortcuts, hit the Control button and the C key at the same time, while the address is highlighted.

3. Paste the address elsewhere. Open the document or position the cursor where you wish to paste the Internet address. Again, go under the menu titled "Edit" and select "Paste," or using your keyboard shortcuts, hit the Control button and the P key at the same time.

References

• Microsoft Windows

Resources

• Microsoft Windows