If you are using Firefox, try this :-

To open a link in new tab :
Hold down CTRL key & click on a link.
Works on IE 7 too.

Key in a url & hit ALT Enter key.
Works on IE 7 too.

Drag a url & drop it on a tab bar.


To close the Tab, hit Ctrl W.


Ctrl TAB to switch between Tabs.


If you need to look up a particular word, highlight it with your mouse, then right mouse click & choose "Search web for ..."

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