A Web browser is application software that displays Web pages. It also allows you to link to other Web pages, download software, view multimedia files, and listen to audio files.

You can even watch TV shows and listen to radio shows that are on the World Wide Web. Additionally, some Web browsers include other Internet functions such as email, and FTP.

All Web browsers use a GUI, or graphical user interface which make them very easy to use. This interface makes it fun to view and explore Web pages which has contributed to the rapid growth of the World Wide Web.

Your can obtain a Web browser from your Internet service provider (ISP) or your online service. You can also download a Web browser from the World Wide Web or purchase a copy at your favorite computer store.

The most popular Web browsers on the market are Netscape Navigator, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. All examples in this lesson will be using a version of Netscape Navigator. If you have a different browser, don't worry, The functions in all browsers are very similar.