Does anyone know what the internet url bar is called?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the terminology used for the internet address input field and the dropdown list that appears when typing previously visited addresses. Participants share their personal experiences and varying names for these elements across different web browsers.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants refer to the input field as the "address bar," while others mention "location bar" or "navigation bar" depending on the browser.
  • There is uncertainty regarding the name of the dropdown list, with terms like "history," "browsing history," and "recent website list" being suggested.
  • A participant humorously introduces the term "Snickers Bar" in a non-related context, prompting light-hearted responses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific terminology, as multiple competing names are presented for both the address input field and the dropdown list.

Contextual Notes

Some responses reflect personal preferences and browser-specific terminology, which may not be universally applicable.

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Individuals interested in web browsing terminology, user interface design, or those curious about different naming conventions across browsers.

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I would like to know the specific name for the bar where you type the internet addresses. Also, what do you call the list that opens down when you type something that you've already visted in the bar? Thanks.
 
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I always thought it was just called the address bar and the menu thing the history :confused:
 
On my explorer it's called the navigation bar, but I suppose it might be called something else.

I have no idea bout the drop down part, the history drop down? I have mine set to clear all information as soon as the explorer is closed, so I've never really used it.
 
I've always called it the address bar myself, but in Firefox, it's called the navigation toolbar. I do not know the name of the second thing you wanted though, sorry. I call that the recent website list.
 
Why do you need to know the names?
 
The second one is "history" or "browsing history" in firefox.
 
AznBoi said:
I would like to know the specific name for the bar where you type the internet addresses.
Address bar.
 
Location Bar in Firefox.
 
Wikipedia calls it "URL Bar" but also recognizes the names location/address bar.
 
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Smurf said:
Location Bar in Firefox.

Snickers Bar on Mars.
 
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...what? :biggrin:
 
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Sorry.

Snickers is a product of Mars inc. It is not a search engine; rather, it is a chocolate and nougat snack food product. It has nothing to do with this thread, but it sounded very witty to me at the time, and I compulsively struck the keyboard with my whimsy.

I'll go now.
 
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Chi Meson said:
Sorry.

Snickers is a product of Mars inc. It is not a search engine; rather, it is a chocolate and nougat snack food product. It has nothing to do with this thread, but it sounded very witty to me at the time, and I compulsively struck the keyboard with my whimsy.

I'll go now.
:smile: :smile: :smile:

I got it. I don't know if that means I'm worldy or pathetic. :rolleyes:
 
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Happy peanuts soar
Over chocolate covered mountaintops
And waterfalls of caramel
Prancing nougat in the meadow
Sings a song of satisfaction
To the world
 
  • #15
Thank you all! :biggrin:
 
  • #16
*whispering* To the world!
 

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