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Ctrl+R or F5: Refresh in Internet Explorer and Firefox
Some people like coffee and some people prefer tea. Similarly, some keyboard users are function key people, and others prefer keystroke combinations. That brings us to today’s browser tip. Sometimes you want to reload a page in your browser. (Say, for example, you’re reading a news site and want to see the latest headlines). You can hit the F5 function key, or you can press Ctrl+R.
Doesn’t matter which one you use. And it doesn’t matter if your browser is Internet Explorer or Firefox. Either way, you’re gonna get your refresh without having to use a mouse to hit that toolbar button.
And grab a cup of coffee and tea while you’re at it.
on July 2nd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
F5 also works in Windows Explorer.