Search Google or Type a URL: What's the Difference and When to Use Each When you open a web browser, you'll typically see a search bar with a prompt like Search Google or type a URL (or variations like Search or type web address or Search or enter URL). This dual-function box is one of the most used yet misunderstood features in web browsing. But what's the difference between searching and typing a URL? And when should you use each option?
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