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Google Toolbar's New Browse By Name Feature

By Derek Sooman

On July 15, 2004, 11:35 AM

Google's new toolbar enhancement means that you will never have to type a full URL name again!

"The Google Toolbar's new Browse by Name feature, introduced on Wednesday, takes the concept of searching from the browser address bar and kicks it up a notch. Now, to search, you simply type the name or description of the site you're looking for. If there's a strong match, Google will go straight to that page. For example, "new york times", "ben and jerry", "john kerry" and "strong bad" all zoom directly to the appropriate page."

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  1. July 15, 2004 11:48 AM
    DigitAlex said:
    Nothing really new out there. In Firefox, if you type something IN THE ADDRESS BAR, the result is exactly the same. And for some time already...
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