diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7088e71..23e455c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ pairing with smart people at Hashrocket. For a steady stream of TILs, [sign up for my newsletter](https://crafty-builder-6996.ck.page/e169c61186). -_1164 TILs and counting..._ +_1165 TILs and counting..._ --- @@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ _1164 TILs and counting..._ - [Copy Some Data From The Console](chrome/copy-some-data-from-the-console.md) - [Duplicate The Current Tab](chrome/duplicate-the-current-tab.md) - [Easier Access To Network Throttling Controls](chrome/easier-access-to-network-throttling-controls.md) +- [Keybinding To Focus The Address Bar](chrome/keybinding-to-focus-the-address-bar.md) - [Pretty Print Tabular Data](chrome/pretty-print-tabular-data.md) - [Reference The Selected Node](chrome/reference-the-selected-node.md) - [Selecting DOM Elements Faster Than Ever](chrome/selecting-dom-elements-faster-than-ever.md) diff --git a/chrome/keybinding-to-focus-the-address-bar.md b/chrome/keybinding-to-focus-the-address-bar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f50969f --- /dev/null +++ b/chrome/keybinding-to-focus-the-address-bar.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Keybinding To Focus The Address Bar + +The address bar (URL bar) in Chrome is versatile. You can enter both URLs and +search terms into it. If I want to enter a new search term, I generally have to +reach for my mouse, double click in the address bar, and then type in that +term. + +Chrome has a keybinding that sends focus to the address bar, which cuts some of +those steps. + +Hit `Cmd-L`. + +You'll see that the address bar gets focus with the entire address highlighted. +You can begin typing your new search term immediately. + +[source](https://etc.usf.edu/techease/4all/input-devices/google-chrome-keyboard-shortcuts/)