Find in a Web Browser

How to quickly find a string using CTRL+F or Command+F

The following tutorial guides you through how to find a string of text quickly on a web browser.

Operating System

The process for finding is operating system dependent.

Windows

If you are using Windows, the keyboard shortcut for “Find” is CTRL+F. To do this, have your web browser open and hit the key combination CTRL key and F at the same time. A box should pop up that you can type a string into.

Mac OSX

If you are using a Mac, the keyboard shortcut for “Find” is Command+F. To do this, have your web browser open and hit the key combination Command key and F at the same time. A box should pop up that you can type a string into.

Process

Below is an example for this tutorial. Suppose you solve the given question. The quickest way to find the corresponding letter answer is to FIND the number “15”.

  • Step 1: Press the correct keyboard shortcut for your operating system.
  • Step 2: Type in the numeral “15”
  • Step 3: Identify the correct answer to be C.
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Example

Use the search function in your browser to find the answer to the following question:

Question: What is “2+13”?

  1. 14
  2. 9
  3. 15
  4. 6
  5. 4
  6. 11
  7. 2
  8. 5
  9. 10
  10. 16
  11. 12
  12. 13
  13. 7
  14. 1
  15. 3
  16. 8