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    Caret Browsing (Keyboard Cursor)

    Navigate and select text exactly like you would in Microsoft Word, without a mouse.

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    Caret Browsing (Keyboard Cursor)

    ChromeEdgeVivaldi

    Navigation Aidsaccessibility

    What It Does

    Navigate and select text exactly like you would in Microsoft Word, without a mouse.

    Quick Summary

    Press F7 to toggle the caret cursor.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1

      Press `F7` on any webpage.

    2. 2

      Enable 'Caret Browsing' in the popup.

    3. 3

      Use your arrow keys to move a text cursor through the page to select text with precision.

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