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An attempt to answer the age old interview question "What happens when you type google.com into your browser and press enter?"
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What happens when you press the g key #2174

Closed Yareda21 closed 3 weeks ago

Yareda21 commented 4 months ago

Pressing the “g” key in a browser doesn’t inherently perform any notable action. However, if a search bar or search engine is integrated into your browser, hitting the “g” key might activate the search feature or prompt a search suggestion that begins with ‘g’.

For instance, setting Google as your default search engine means pressing the “g” key within the browser’s search bar or omnibox could potentially open the Google search page. This response can differ based on the individual settings and configurations of your browser.

Additionally, it’s important to recognize that certain websites or web applications may assign specific functions to the “g” key, triggering particular actions or events. This behavior is not standard across browsers and would be unique to the particular site or app in question.

mangochops commented 4 months ago

Typing the "g" key in a browser typically doesn't trigger any significant action by default. However, if your browser includes a search bar or integrates with a search engine, pressing "g" might activate the search function or suggest searches starting with 'g'.

For example, if Google is set as your default search engine, pressing "g" in the browser's search bar or omnibox could lead to the Google search page opening. This behavior can vary depending on your browser's settings.

It's worth noting that specific websites or web applications might assign special functions to the "g" key, causing it to perform particular actions or events. However, this functionality is not standardized across browsers and would be unique to the specific site or app you're using.

Pascal7601 commented 4 months ago

Pressing the 'g' key leads the browser to look for any related search in the browser and shows the dropdown for the related searches.