Google Toolbar Features
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Custom buttons with support for Google Gadgets
With support for live feeds and custom site search, Google Toolbar custom buttons are more than just bookmarks. Now custom buttons can even support Google Gadgets - when you click on the icon, the gadget will pop down from the Toolbar, no matter what site you are on and close when you are done with it. You can add some of your favorite Google Gadgets to your Toolbar. Learn more or view the gallery.
Take your Toolbar with you
Now you can access all of your Toolbar settings, bookmarks and custom buttons from any computer, no matter whether you're at home or on the go. Select the option to 'Access your Toolbar settings everywhere' in the Toolbar sign-in menu. Then, when you sign in to Google Toolbar on any computer where it is installed, your settings will be updated and any changes you make during that session will be saved. Learn more.
Google Notebook integration
Google Notebook is included with Google Toolbar 5, to make clipping, collecting and sharing information as you browse the web even easier. Notebook users will be able to access all of their current notebooks, and even add to them using the 'Star' icon.To launch the mini-notebook window, simply click on the 'Notebook' icon. Notebooks will also appear in the Bookmarks list, and you can navigate to all saved links from the bookmark menu. Learn more
Find words on a page more easily
With the Google Toolbar Find bar, you can search for words as you type and quickly locate and highlight key terms across different pages. Simply type 'Ctrl + F' to activate the Find bar at the bottom of the browser window, or select the 'Find as you type' feature through the 'Options' menu, under 'Tools' to highlight words on a page instantly as you type. Learn more.
Suggestions for navigation errors
If you mistype a web address, instead of seeing a 404 or DNS error page, Google Toolbar will show you suggestions for the address you may have wanted as well as other navigation options. Visit http://www.youtube.co to see this feature. Learn more.
Improved AutoFill
Filling out forms on the web just got even easier. With the improved AutoFill feature, you can keep several different profiles to serve your business and personal needs and store credit card information with password protection. When you start filling in a form online, you can hover over the AutoFill icon to preview the information and then click to actually fill it in. You can also start typing in the form and AutoFill will prompt you to choose the profile that you would like to use. Learn more.
AutoLink
With Google Toolbar's AutoLink feature, you can turn text about vehicle, book and map information into useful links instantly. You can choose your default information provider from the Tools section of the Options menu. Learn more.
Web History
You can access your Google Web History from the Toolbar, to see where you have been searching lately and even see suggestions for other related searches. Learn more.
Browse by Name
If you do not know the exact URL of a site, you can simply type the domain name into your browser address bar to visit the most popular page with that name. For example, try typing simply 'igoogle' to visit the Personalized Google homepage. Learn more.
Bookmarks
Want to create and label bookmarks that you can access from any computer? Simply click the Toolbar's star icon, or right-click the star to add and label a bookmark. You'll be able to access your Bookmarks menu on any computer with the new Google Toolbar installed. Note: this feature stores your bookmarks online, so you'll need to have a Google Account and be signed in to create and access your bookmarks. You can also view your bookmarks using your Google Account's Search History feature. Just click the "Search History" link that appears in the upper right-hand corner of the Google homepage when you're logged into your Google Account and you'll see your Bookmarks. Sign up for a Google Account. Learn more.
Send To
You can use your Google Toolbar to share web pages via email or blog. To share an entire page, select from the Toolbar's "Send To" menu; to share an excerpt, simply select the section of the page you want to share before clicking "Send To." Learn more.
Google settings notification
Your Google Toolbar can help you set your default search to Google. Then, if spyware or other programs try to change your default search to another site, the Toolbar will notify you. Learn more.
Translate
Ever need to translate non-English web pages into English? Just select "Translate this page" from the Toolbar's Translate menu to view French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean pages in English.
You can use the WordTranslator feature to translate English words on a web page into another language. Select "Enable WordTranslator" from the Translate menu, then simply hover your mouse cursor over an English word to view its translation. WordTranslator supports translation from English into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Learn more.
Pop-up Blocker
Lost in a jungle of annoying pop-up ads? Toolbar's pop-up blocker keeps your screen free and clear. Learn more.
SpellCheck
ARe yu a raelly bad tyipsst? Google Toolbar's new SpellCheck button finds any spelling mistakes whenever you type into a web form, including web-based email, discussion forums, and even intranet web applications. The AutoFix option even corrects all of your text with a single click. Learn more.
PageRank Display
Wondering whether a new website is worth your time? Use the Toolbar's PageRank™ display to tell you how Google assesses the importance of the page you're viewing. Learn more.
Highlight Search Terms
Once you've used the Google Toolbar to find a web page, there's no need to scroll around looking for your search terms. The Highlight button instantly lights them up on the page, making it easier to find relevant information. Learn more.