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Safari: How to Get Search Bar Back to the Top & Disable Landscape Tab View

With iOS 15 Safari, the app has a whole new layout which brings many updates to the way you browse in the app. In Safari, the address bar is now located at the bottom of your iPhone screen, and in landscape orientation tabs will now appear in a list across the top. If you find these updates inconvenient and want to revert to the previous iOS 14 Safari layout, we'll show you how!

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Move Address Bar to the Top of Safari

Remove the tab bar from safari landscape view.

Moving the search bar to the bottom of the screen has been one of the biggest changes to Safari in iOS 15. Luckily, if you don't like this change, you can switch it back! Safari now has two tab modes: Single Tab and Tab Bar. With Single Tab mode, your Apple address bar is displayed at the top of Safari and you must tap the tab icon to switch between tabs. With the Tab Bar mode, your URL address bar is displayed at the bottom, and you can swipe between open Safari tabs. Below, we'll cover how to get the URL bar back to the top of the page in Safari. 

How to Move Address Bar to the Top in Safari (Shortcut)

Perhaps you find yourself accidentally swiping between tabs or you find it disorienting to have the URL bar at the bottom of your screen. Whatever your reason, this is the fastest way to switch into Single Tab mode and move the search bar to the top of Safari while browsing. 

Now your Apple search bar will be displayed at the top of the screen. If you ever change your mind and want to revert back to the Tab Bar mode (being able to swipe between tabs is pretty handy!), follow the steps above and tap Show Bottom Tab Bar.

How to Place the Website Search Bar at the Top in Settings

This is a different method to adjust the same setting shown in the shortcut above. Below, we'll cover how to move your iPhone or iPad search bar to the top in Settings. 

The landscape tab bar in Safari displays open tabs across the top of your screen and allows you to tap and switch between them, much the same way you would on your laptop. This is a handy update, as it means you no longer have to tap the Tab icon to switch tabs while browsing in landscape view. However, if you feel the landscape tab bar is crowding your screen and cramping your style, you can disable this feature: 

That's all there is to it! Once you've adjusted these iOS 15 Safari settings, you'll be back to the previous browsing layout you know and love. You can also learn how to customize the Safari Start page to show the information you need. 

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The search bar on my Safari Browser has disappeared. Apple support helped me to switch to Tab Layout from Separate to compact. This works, but really prefer the Separate view. I did some research and went to customize the view and the search bar is dimmed out. When I switch to compact view it is not. I really need some help. I am at a loss.

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Posted on Mar 1, 2022 12:17 PM

Hello DRR84,

We see you have a question regarding Safari's search box, and we'd be happy to help out.

This page here helps to provide some assistance for getting Safari customized as desired:

Customize the Safari browser window on Mac

You may try using this to help drag the default set (which includes the address/search bar), back to the toolbar, if you're having issues with dragging just 'Address, Search, and Tabs'.

Regarding tabs, this page can help to go over the available options for adjusting that, if needed: Change Tabs preferences in Safari on Mac

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Thank you for your help. I was able to do it through customize toolbar. Strange, but the option was dimmed out.

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How to move the address bar back to the top in Safari

Of all the changes in iOS 15 one of the most noticeable, and potentially frustrating, is the changes to Safari and in particular the relocation of the address bar. If you are lost and confused by the change we show you how to return it to the top again.

In iOS 15 Safari on the iPhone feels like a completely new browser thanks to lots of new features including group tabs and scrolling between pages, but one of the most controversial is the migration of the address bar from the top to the bottom of the page.

During the development of iOS 15 testers complained about the change – to such an extent that adjustments were made. For example, during beta testing the address bar sometimes hovered over the content and sometimes was part of the window – Apple withdrew the latter option after particularly negative feedback. The company also made the decision to make it possible to return the browser to the used to be for those users really confused by the new set up.

How to get the old Safari back

Completely baffled by Apple’s new layout for Safari? You can return things to the way they were. Here’s what to do:

• Open Settings.
• Scroll to the Safari section and tap on that.
• On the Safari settings page find the Tabs area. By default in iOS 15, the ‘Tab Bar’ setting is activated, which means the address bar will be at the bottom of the window.

• If you want to go a step further and return to the way that Safari looked before iOS 15 you might want to turn off the ‘Allow colouring of web pages’ slider, then the appearance of tabs will no longer adapt to the content on the page itself.

Why you should give it a chance…

However, we would recommend giving the new function a chance. The main issues with the new layout while it was being beta tested have been addressed – the bar no longer bounces around the window like a hyperactive grasshopper, for example.

We find that operation with one hand is much more comfortable if the address bar is at the bottom as it can be reached with your thumb on any size screen.

Apple has not only renewed the Safari interface, but also revised the code in the background a little. As a result even older smartphones, such as on a first-generation iPhone SE, will find that the browser works a little faster on iOS 15 compared to iOS 14 as we found out in our speed comparison. Read: Will iOS 15 slow down your iPhone?

This article originally appeared on Macwelt . Translation by Karen Haslam.

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How to Set Safari's Address Bar to the Top or Bottom of the Screen

During the beta phase of iOS 15, Apple added a new Safari design element that moves the URL and tab interface to the bottom of the screen, a decision that was immediately controversial with iPhone users.

If you can't get on with the address bar living at the bottom of the screen and would prefer to have it in its original position at the top, like it was in iOS 14, follow these steps.

• Launch Safari on your ‌iPhone‌.
• Tap the " aA " icon in the left side of the address bar.
• Tap Show Top Address Bar in the popup menu.

You can also control this design change in Settings -> Safari , under the "Tabs" section. To take the URL bar to the top of the Safari interface, select Single Tab .

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How To Put The Safari Search Bar On Top

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Safari, the sleek and intuitive web browser developed by Apple, offers a range of customization options to enhance user experience. One such customization involves repositioning the search bar to the top of the browser window, providing a more convenient and accessible location for conducting searches. By relocating the search bar to the top, users can streamline their browsing activities and enjoy a more seamless navigation experience.

This article will guide you through the simple yet impactful process of moving the Safari search bar to the top of the window. Whether you are seeking a more ergonomic layout or simply prefer the search bar to be positioned at the top for easier access, this customization can significantly improve your browsing efficiency. With just a few clicks, you can personalize your Safari browser to better suit your preferences and optimize your workflow.

By following the step-by-step instructions provided in this article, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to effortlessly rearrange the search bar to your desired location. Embracing this customization not only empowers you to tailor your browsing environment but also showcases the flexibility and adaptability of Safari as a user-centric web browser . Let's embark on this journey to elevate your browsing experience by bringing the Safari search bar to the forefront of your window.

Step 1: Open Safari

To begin the process of relocating the Safari search bar to the top of the window, the first step is to open the Safari web browser on your device. Safari, known for its clean interface and seamless user experience, is readily accessible on Apple devices, including Mac computers, iPhones, and iPads. Whether you are using a Mac or an iOS device, launching Safari is the initial action that sets the stage for customizing the browser layout to align with your preferences.

Upon opening Safari, you are greeted by the familiar interface characterized by its minimalist design and user-friendly features. The browser's sleek layout and intuitive navigation options create an inviting environment for users to explore the web, conduct searches, and engage with online content. By seamlessly integrating with the Apple ecosystem, Safari offers a cohesive browsing experience across various devices, ensuring continuity and convenience for users who transition between Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

As you launch Safari, take a moment to appreciate the seamless integration of the browser with your device's operating system. The fluid transition from the home screen or desktop to the Safari browser exemplifies Apple's commitment to delivering a harmonious and interconnected user experience. Whether you are accessing Safari on a Mac or an iOS device, the consistent design language and functionality reinforce the brand's dedication to user-centric design and intuitive usability.

With Safari now open on your device, you are ready to embark on the journey of customizing the browser's layout to elevate your browsing experience. The next steps will guide you through the process of repositioning the search bar to the top of the window, empowering you to optimize your browsing workflow and enhance the accessibility of essential features within the browser interface. Let's proceed to the next step and delve into the process of customizing the Safari toolbar to reflect your preferred layout and arrangement.

Step 2: Click on "View" in the menu bar

Upon launching Safari, the menu bar at the top of the screen provides access to a range of essential functions and customization options. To initiate the process of relocating the search bar to the top of the window, the next step involves navigating to the "View" menu in the menu bar. This pivotal action sets the stage for accessing the toolbar customization feature, enabling you to seamlessly reposition the search bar to a more convenient location within the browser interface.

As you direct your attention to the menu bar, positioned at the uppermost section of the Safari window, the "View" option stands out as a gateway to a multitude of browsing enhancements and layout adjustments. Clicking on "View" initiates a dropdown menu that unveils a diverse array of functionalities designed to cater to your browsing preferences and optimize your interaction with web content.

The "View" menu serves as a hub for refining your browsing experience, offering a spectrum of tools and features that empower you to tailor Safari to your unique needs and workflow. From adjusting the zoom level and enabling the display of the favorites bar to accessing the sidebar for bookmarks and reading list, the "View" menu encapsulates the essence of user-centric customization within the Safari browser.

By clicking on "View," you embark on a journey of exploration and personalization, delving into the realm of Safari's versatile features and layout options. This deliberate action signifies your proactive engagement with the browser's interface, signaling your intent to curate a browsing environment that aligns with your preferences and enhances your productivity.

As you prepare to click on "View," envision the possibilities that await within this menu, where the power to refine and optimize your browsing experience lies at your fingertips. The forthcoming steps will build upon this pivotal action, guiding you through the process of accessing the toolbar customization feature and unlocking the potential to elevate your interaction with Safari.

With the stage set and your focus directed towards the "View" option in the menu bar, you are poised to embark on the next phase of the customization journey, where the Safari search bar will soon find its new home at the top of the window, aligning with your desired layout and enhancing your browsing efficiency.

Step 3: Select "Customize Toolbar"

Upon clicking on the "View" option in the menu bar, a dropdown menu unfurls, presenting a plethora of customization and optimization features designed to empower users in tailoring their browsing experience. Among the array of options that grace this menu, the pivotal selection of "Customize Toolbar" beckons users to embark on a journey of personalization, where the Safari interface becomes a canvas for individual expression and ergonomic refinement.

As you hover your cursor over the "Customize Toolbar" option and initiate the selection, a transformative gateway opens before you, ushering you into the realm of Safari's adaptable interface. This deliberate action signifies your intent to engage with the browser's layout at a granular level, signaling your commitment to crafting a browsing environment that seamlessly aligns with your unique preferences and browsing habits.

The "Customize Toolbar" feature embodies the essence of user empowerment, offering a dynamic platform for users to curate their browsing environment with precision and finesse. As the customization interface materializes, a visual representation of the Safari toolbar unfolds, showcasing an ensemble of familiar icons and essential components that define the browser's functionality.

Amidst this visual tapestry of browsing essentials, the search bar emerges as a focal point, beckoning you to redefine its placement within the toolbar. With a simple yet profound drag-and-drop mechanism, you hold the power to orchestrate the spatial arrangement of the search bar, positioning it at the vanguard of the toolbar where it can seamlessly align with your browsing workflow.

The "Customize Toolbar" interface transcends mere rearrangement; it embodies a narrative of user agency and adaptability, where the Safari browser becomes a reflection of your individuality and ergonomic inclinations. As you navigate this interface, envision the possibilities that unfold before you, where each drag-and-drop action symbolizes your assertion of control over the browser's layout, transforming it into a personalized conduit for seamless browsing experiences.

With the search bar poised for relocation, the forthcoming steps will unravel the transformative process of elevating its position to the apex of the Safari window, culminating in a browsing environment that harmonizes with your preferences and amplifies your interaction with web content. The stage is set, and the "Customize Toolbar" interface stands as a testament to the boundless potential for user-driven customization within the Safari browser.

Step 4: Drag the search bar to the top of the window

As you engage with the "Customize Toolbar" interface within Safari, a pivotal moment of transformation unfolds as you set out to reposition the search bar to the apex of the browser window . This process, characterized by its simplicity and profound impact, embodies the essence of user-driven customization, where the spatial arrangement of essential browsing elements becomes a canvas for ergonomic refinement and personalized interaction.

With the "Customize Toolbar" interface before you, the search bar stands as a beacon of functionality, beckoning you to orchestrate its ascent to the top of the Safari window. Through an intuitive drag-and-drop mechanism, you wield the power to elevate the search bar to a position of prominence, where its accessibility and utility are optimized to align with your browsing habits and workflow.

As your cursor hovers over the search bar icon within the "Customize Toolbar" interface, a sense of agency and purpose permeates the browsing environment. With a deliberate click-and-hold action, you initiate the transformative journey of relocating the search bar, symbolizing your intent to redefine the spatial dynamics of the Safari interface in pursuit of enhanced usability and convenience.

With precision and finesse, you navigate the search bar to its new abode at the top of the Safari window, where it assumes a commanding presence within the browser's layout. This strategic repositioning not only enhances the visual hierarchy of the toolbar but also streamlines your browsing experience, placing essential search functionality within effortless reach, poised to empower your exploration of the digital realm.

As the search bar seamlessly integrates with the upper echelon of the Safari window, a sense of accomplishment and empowerment permeates your interaction with the browser. This deliberate act of customization transcends mere spatial rearrangement; it embodies a narrative of user agency and adaptability, where the Safari browser becomes a reflection of your individuality and ergonomic inclinations.

With the search bar now poised at the pinnacle of the Safari window, the stage is set for a browsing environment that harmonizes with your preferences and amplifies your interaction with web content. This transformative act of customization, facilitated by the intuitive "Customize Toolbar" interface, underscores the boundless potential for user-driven refinement within the Safari browser, empowering you to curate a browsing environment that seamlessly aligns with your unique needs and browsing habits.

Step 5: Click "Done" to save the changes

After meticulously repositioning the search bar to the top of the Safari window, the final step in this transformative customization journey involves cementing your layout adjustments by clicking "Done." This seemingly simple yet pivotal action serves as the definitive seal that encapsulates your personalized browsing environment, ensuring that your spatial rearrangements and ergonomic refinements are preserved for seamless integration into your daily browsing experiences.

As your cursor gravitates towards the "Done" button within the "Customize Toolbar" interface, a sense of anticipation and fulfillment permeates the browsing environment. With a deliberate click, you solidify the spatial orchestration of essential browsing elements, signifying your commitment to a layout that harmonizes with your browsing habits and workflow. This action embodies a narrative of user agency and adaptability, where the Safari browser becomes a reflection of your individuality and ergonomic inclinations.

Upon clicking "Done," the Safari interface seamlessly integrates your customization preferences, culminating in a browsing environment that resonates with your unique needs and preferences. The search bar, now positioned at the apex of the window, stands as a testament to your proactive engagement with the browser's layout, symbolizing your assertion of control over the spatial dynamics of the Safari interface.

With the changes saved, you embark on a browsing journey characterized by enhanced accessibility, streamlined navigation, and personalized interaction with web content. The search bar, now positioned at the forefront of the Safari window, stands as a beacon of functionality, poised to empower your exploration of the digital realm with effortless search capabilities at your fingertips.

As the "Done" action crystallizes your layout adjustments, the Safari browser becomes a canvas for ergonomic refinement and personalized interaction, showcasing the seamless integration of user-driven customization within the browsing experience. This transformative act of clicking "Done" underscores the boundless potential for user-driven refinement within the Safari browser, empowering you to curate a browsing environment that seamlessly aligns with your unique needs and browsing habits.

With the changes now saved, the stage is set for a browsing environment that harmonizes with your preferences and amplifies your interaction with web content, embodying the essence of user-driven customization within the Safari browser.

In conclusion, the process of relocating the Safari search bar to the top of the window represents a transformative journey of user-driven customization and ergonomic refinement. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide, users can seamlessly reposition the search bar to a more accessible and prominent location within the Safari interface, thereby enhancing their browsing efficiency and interaction with essential search functionality.

The deliberate actions of clicking on "View" in the menu bar, selecting "Customize Toolbar," and orchestrating the ascent of the search bar to the apex of the Safari window symbolize a narrative of user agency and adaptability. Through these actions, users assert control over the spatial dynamics of the browser's layout, transforming it into a personalized conduit for seamless browsing experiences.

Upon clicking "Done" to save the layout adjustments, users solidify their personalized browsing environment, ensuring that their spatial rearrangements and ergonomic refinements are seamlessly integrated into their daily browsing experiences. The search bar, now positioned at the forefront of the Safari window, stands as a beacon of functionality, poised to empower users' exploration of the digital realm with effortless search capabilities at their fingertips.

This transformative customization journey underscores the boundless potential for user-driven refinement within the Safari browser, empowering users to curate a browsing environment that seamlessly aligns with their unique needs and browsing habits. The seamless integration of user-driven customization within the browsing experience exemplifies Safari's commitment to user-centric design and adaptability, showcasing the browser as a canvas for ergonomic refinement and personalized interaction.

By embracing this customization, users not only optimize their browsing workflow but also showcase the flexibility and adaptability of Safari as a user-centric web browser. The repositioned search bar serves as a testament to users' proactive engagement with the browser's layout, symbolizing their commitment to a browsing environment that harmonizes with their preferences and amplifies their interaction with web content.

In essence, the process of relocating the Safari search bar to the top of the window transcends mere spatial rearrangement; it embodies a narrative of user empowerment and adaptability, where the Safari browser becomes a reflection of individuality and ergonomic inclinations.

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How to move Safari Address Bar to top of screen in iOS 15

By Ed Hardy • 9:45 am, September 21, 2021

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iOS 15 makes the Safari web browser easier to use by moving the Address Bar to the bottom of the screen when the iPhone is held vertically. But not everyone is ready for such a change, so Apple put in the option to move it back to the top.

Here’s how to flip the location.

iOS 15’s more reachable Address Bar

The Safari Address Bar at the bottom of the screen is less hassle to use. When holding your iPhone vertically and holding it one handed, buttons and text fields at the top of the screen are more difficult to reach because the display is so large.

But iPhone users have become accustomed to having the Address Bar at the top of the screen. And some people resist the change. So there were complaints after Safari was rearranged in early iOS 15 betas until Apple put in the option to undo the improvement.

How to restore the Safari Address Bar location

Flipping the Safari Address Bar in iOS 15 from bottom to top — or vice versa — is as easy as pressing a button.

• Open the Settings app and scroll down to the Safari settings. Tap on it.
• Then scroll down to the Tabs section where you’ll find the option to switch between a Tab Bar at the bottom of the screen or a Single Tab at the top.
• Choose your option.

Note that the buttons stay at the bottom of the screen in both options. It’s only the Address Bar that moves.

And keep in mind that this setting only affects the layout when the iPhone is held vertically. When held horizontally, the Address Bar and buttons stay at the top of the screen.

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Troubleshooting, how to regain a missing url address bar in safari for mac os x.

The address bar in Safari shows you what website URL you are currently visiting, and it also doubles as a search bar in recent versions too. That makes it a fairly critical component of the Safari browser for many of us, so if you use Safari as your default web browser and find that it mysteriously has gone missing, it’s understandable if you’d be a bit annoyed.

It’s likely that if the address bar has disappeared that a setting was accidentally toggled or disabled, and thus it’s almost certainly easy to recover and reveal again if you find yourself in this situation.

The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure the Safari toolbar is set to be visible , because where URL’s and web addresses are displayed is part of the toolbar. Just pull down the “View” menu and select the first option, which if it’s hidden should be “Show Toolbar”.

That should make the entire toolbar, with back & forward buttons, URL bar, sharing features, immediately reappear.

If the toolbar is visible but the address bar is still missing, it means the toolbar was probably customized and the URL bar removed. That’s also an easy fix. Again, return to the “View” menu and choose “Customize Toolbar”, then drag and drop the default option into the toolbar to regain the lost address bar / smart search field and all other toolbar components.

This applies to the desktop versions of Safari in OS X, and the behavior of Safari on the Mac is different from Safari in iOS, which auto-hides the URL and navigation bar to conserve screen space. The Mac version does not do that, so if yours goes missing, it’s almost certainly the toggled setting situation described above. One thing that Safari for Mac does do though is shorten the URL in the toolbar, which must be changed if you want to see the full URL of a website via a settings option.

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Ok so I used the second option I 1st went under the view the first line is checked and greyed out saying always show tool bar in full screen so I went under the customize tool bar option it says you can drag the default set into the tool bar But how do I see or get the default set? do I type that in somewhere??

Thank you so much!! It was a very simple and quick problem to solve! :D

A huge thank you for this advice…worked like a charm!! Other pages did not address this properly or step by step, thanks again!!

Thanks! Quick and easy fix.

Thank you! VERY helpful.

Thank you!! Fixed it within seconds literally!

Hi there I just updated to el captain and Safari 9.0.3 to which the toolbar to search for anything has disappeared…I thought I’d change my default search (in preference)to yahoo but then changed my mind…so went back into preference to reset it to the default safari…but no luck whatsoever…it just keeps going back to the last page I visited Any help would be grateful?? I’m going to try what you’ve done on here to try and get the toolbar back…really hope it works

You saved my day- Thank you so much for posting this!

thank you so much

Thank you!!

Thank you so much!

thanks so much! This was driving me crazy :)

this is so stupid. why would apple even make it disappear? what? we are never going to want to go any other place than what we have in our favorites? lame “feature”.

I’m very good with my mac. And I’m actually a little embarrassed that I had to follow this guide. I totally skipped over the “Show Toolbar”button in the “View” menu like 10 times… Thanks for your guidance. :)

This was so simple and it helped a lot! Thanks

Thank you! – and the world is back “in order”.

Thank you for that information. Now I can actually go to websites in which are not in my top sites page

Thanks so much! I am fairly knew to Apple and could not understand why my URL address bar and back arrow had disappearred. All I needed was to show toolbar.

thanks you very much <3

Thanks. Your article was simple to follow. Complete success.

Thanks, that was the most simple answer and the quickest solution to my dilemma, P.

I’m new to Mac OS X and thought i might have malware!

What a simple!! Thank you so much XD

I don’t know why the developers would think it’s a good idea to hide the address bar. Users should always be able to hide/turn features off but it’s nice to know where you are. I think most users can quickly eyeball a URL and know that’re on oxdaily or ESPN or whatever.

The tabs are so dark in iOS 8 that we can’t see the X to close the tab. It is really bad. Are there any adjustments to make it visible?

No they aren’t. The header is always white, or light gray, and you see the X to close that page (they don’t call them tabs in iOS).

You are probably in the Private mode. The X is hard to see in that mode

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Also found by "Open Location..." under the File menu.

• 2 Awesome, thank you. My switch from Windows is now complete. :P –  Moshe Commented Sep 6, 2010 at 20:52
• 1 This should also work for other Mac browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Camino, etc.), assuming they're designed with any shred of common sense. –  Lawrence Velázquez Commented Sep 6, 2010 at 23:01
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Address Bar

An address bar is a text field near the top of a Web browser window that displays the URL of the current webpage . The URL, or web address, reflects the address of the current page and automatically changes whenever you visit a new webpage. Therefore, you can always check the location of the webpage you are currently viewing with the browser's address bar.

While the URL in the address bar updates automatically when you visit a new page, you can also manually enter a web address. Therefore, if you know the URL of a website or specific page you want to visit, you can type the URL in the address bar and press Enter to open the location in your browser.

NOTE: The URL typically begins with " http:// ", but most browsers will automatically add the HTTP prefix to the beginning of the address if you don't type it in.

The appearance of the address bar varies slightly between browsers, but most browsers display a small 16x16 pixel icon directly to the left of the URL. This icon is called a "favicon" and provides a visual identifier for the current website. Some browsers also display an RSS feed button on the right side of the address bar when you visit a website that offers RSS feeds. In the Safari web browser, the address bar also doubles as a progress bar when pages are loading and includes a refresh button on the right side. Firefox includes a favorites icon on the right side of the address bar that lets you add or edit a bookmark for the current page.

The address bar is sometimes also called an "address field." However, it should not be confused with a browser toolbar , such as the Google or Yahoo! Toolbar. These toolbars typically appear underneath the address bar and may include a search field and several icons.

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What Those Icons in Your Browser’s Address Bar Actually Mean

It’s not always easy to figure out what address bar icons mean.

Take a look at the address bar of the best internet browsers  and you’ll notice a number of icons in there. You might not have given them a whole lot of thought, but they can tell you a lot about the website that you’re on and what you can do with it—and as Google Chrome is changing one of those icons soon, it’s a good time to get up to speed on how all these little glyphs should be interpreted.

What does the padlock icon in your internet browser mean?

This is the one Google wants to change in Chrome. Traditionally, it indicates that a website uses HTTPS, the more secure version of the HTTP (or Hypertext Transfer Protocol) that’s the universally agreed way of delivering webpages. It means extra security and extra encryption.

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The padlock is used to represent HTTPS universally across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and other browsers, and in those browsers, you can also click on the icon to access more details about the site and more related options (to clear the cookies for the site, for example).

So why the change to an icon showing sliders? Google says the padlock is less needed now (95 percent of the web uses HTTPS), and that it can give users the idea that a site is trustworthy, which isn’t always the case: HTTPS indicates a secure connection, not a trustworthy website.

How to use the share icon in your internet browser

If you use Chrome, you’ll see a share icon in the address bar, an arrow pointing upwards out of a rectangle on the right (other browsers put their share options in the menus). Click on it to copy the current URL, send it to Chrome on another device, or cast its contents. You’re also able to generate a QR code for the website URL or save the page to disk.

How to use the install icon in your internet browser

This shows up in Chrome (a downward arrow in a monitor frame) and Edge (three squares with a plus symbol), when you’re on a page that has a Progressive Web App available—such as Twitter or YouTube. Basically, they’re websites that can run as if they’re native apps on your computer, launching in their own windows with their own shortcuts.

How to use the translate icon in your internet browser

You’ll see a translate icon—cards with an approximation of text on them—in the Chrome and Safari address bars (and on the Edge toolbar) when you’re on a website that’s primarily written in a language different to your own. Click on it to run a translation and access the translation options, which vary slightly depending on the browser you’re using.

Most browsers use a star-shaped icon for bookmarks.

How to use the bookmark icon in your internet browser

Chrome, Edge, and Firefox all let you bookmark the current website in the same way: By clicking on the star icon on the right-hand side of the address bar (you’ll notice it’s colored in if the site is already bookmarked). Click on the icon to save and configure the bookmark—you can choose what to call it and which folder to save it in, for example.

What do the two diamonds in your internet browser mean?

Sometimes, websites will want to be your default app for some particular job: Gmail wanting to handle emails by default on Windows or macOS is a good example. On these kinds of sites in Chrome and Edge, you’ll see a service handler icon (two diamond shapes close together)—click on the icon to grant the necessary permissions to the site you’re on.

How to use tab containers in Firefox

This is for Firefox only: The browser lets you organize tabs into specific color-coded containers (profiles, essentially), so you might have a bunch of tabs in a work container and a bunch of tabs in a personal container, for example. The container icon looks like three squares with a circle alongside them, and lets you open the current page in a container.

Click the shield icon in Safari for a privacy report.

What does the shield icon in your internet browser mean?

Both Firefox and Safari have shield icons to the left of the address bar. In Firefox, clicking the icon gives you access to the privacy settings (permissions and cookies) for the current site, while in Safari you get a privacy report on how many trackers the site is using. Similar options are available in Chrome and Edge, though through different icons or menus.

How to use the refresh icon in your internet browser

A handy refresh icon is essential for browsing the web, and in Safari it’s embedded right inside the address bar—so we’re including it here to be complete, even though you no doubt already know what it is. The same icon (an arrow in a circular shape) isn’t difficult to find in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, but it’s located on the toolbars of those browsers instead.

What does the cookie icon in Microsoft Edge mean?

All the major browsers have extensive options for managing cookies , but only Edge provides a dedicated icon inside the address bar. If you see it, it means that the storing of certain cookies (bits of tracking data) has been blocked by Microsoft’s browser and its current security settings—click on the icon to get more details on what’s been blocked.

What does the pop up blocked icon in your internet browser mean?

In Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari, you have various controls to manage whether or not pop up windows are allowed, and on which sites. When such a pop up is prevented from appearing, you’ll see an icon (which actually looks like a blocked pop up) in the address bar—you can click on this to see what’s been blocked, and allow it to show up if needed.

How to use the read aloud icon in Microsoft Edge

There are a few more toolbar icons that are specific to certain browsers. In Microsoft Edge, we have the read aloud icon, which is designed like a capital A with a couple of squiggles next to it (representing, we think, speech). Click on it to have the page read out to you—a few controls will show up at the same time, letting you manage the audio playback.

What does the plus sign icon in Safari mean?

Safari users will notice a plus symbol icon appearing on the left of the address bar on certain pages, which ties into the browser’s reading list feature: Click on the icon and the page is instantly added to the list. To see all of the articles you need to find time to get around to reading, choose View and Show Sidebar (if it isn’t already visible in Safari).

How to use the reader mode icon in your internet browser

Both Safari (on the left) and Firefox and Edge (on the right) have reader mode icons that strip away a website’s distractions to leave just the article text for easier reading—the icon looks like one or two sheets of paper, and you just click it once to make the switch. There is a reader mode in Chrome, but at the moment it can only be accessed through a flag .

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Safari User Guide

• Change your home page
• Import bookmarks, history and passwords
• Make Safari your default web browser
• Go to websites
• Find what you’re looking for
• Bookmark web pages that you want to revisit
• See your favourite websites
• Use tabs for web pages
• Pin frequently visited websites
• Play web videos
• Mute audio in tabs
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Autofill credit card info
• Autofill contact info
• Keep a Reading List
• Hide ads when reading articles
• Translate a web page
• Download items from the web
• Share or post web pages
• Add passes to Wallet
• Save part or all of a web page
• Print or create a PDF of a web page
• Customise a start page
• Customise the Safari window
• Customise settings per website
• Zoom in on web pages
• Get extensions
• Manage cookies and website data
• Block pop-ups
• Clear your browsing history
• Browse privately
• Autofill username and password info
• Prevent cross-site tracking
• View a Privacy Report
• Change Safari preferences
• Keyboard and other shortcuts
• Troubleshooting

Keyboard shortcuts and gestures in Safari on Mac

Here are shortcuts you can use, in addition to those that appear in Safari menus. To turn off or change keyboard shortcuts, see Create keyboard shortcuts for apps .

Open Safari for me

Current web page

Preferences, reading list, bookmarks sidebar and bookmarks view.