Firefox 2's theme and user interface have been updated to improve usability without altering the familiarity of the browsing experience.
The interface has not changed much, but there are significant changes in its functionality. The tabbed browsing feature now has some improved and appreciable features.
Better use of the tabbed browsing feature: All links that opened in a new window will now open by default in a new tab. Now that should help people get better used to the tabbed browsing mechanism.
Better navigation: While surfing the net we open several webpages on several tabs by navigating through various links. For instance, when searching on Google for some information, we open several result pages in various tabs. And maybe more web pages from the links in those result pages. In the previous versions of Firefox, closing a tab activated the tab before it. In Firefox 2 closing a tab, takes you back to the web page on which you clicked the link to this closed web page. I love this feature. I can now quickly trace how I reached a particular web page. Also, I can get back to the source web page and browse other links on the page.
Better search toolbar: Now as you type your search phrase in the Google toolbar on the browser, it shows you a list of suggestions in a drop-down list. Select the phrase that best describes what you are searching for and hit Enter to get the results. This is a great solution for people who felt quizzed by search techniques and tried hard to figure out how best to get good search results.
Built-in spellcheck: Firefox 2 now has a built-in spellcheck. When you use a web form, it marks the incorrect spellings with a red line as you type, just as in Microsoft Word. This is a useful feature not just for e-mails and blogs, but also when you type comments, make a guest book entry, or best when filling up an online job application.
I say, I am pretty impressed with the improvements in Firefox 2. This upgrade is not about giving fancy facelifts to the browser. It is really about making browsing more easy and more pleasurable.
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