Tip #3903 - Progress Bar Printer Friendly Version | E-Mail This Tip
Progress
Bar
Here's the scenario:
You just typed in the address of your favorite Web site and you've hit
the button that will start the loading process. You then wait patiently
in anticipation for the site to come up so you can start using it. Now,
while you're waiting, what do you usually look at to see how much of the
site has been loaded? Perhaps you look at the little blue bar at the bottom
of your Web browser to check on its progress. Am I right? Well, if you
do, you're doing the right thing. You probably look at it everyday, but
do you know what it's called or what it's there for? Keep reading for
the full scoop!
That little bar is
called the "progress bar." (I know, a real
original name, huh?!) But it's that bar that tells you everything you
need to know about getting your favorite Web sites up and running. In
case you're not sure what it looks like, here's a picture of one:  .
The bar will usually be a solid blue color, but depending on the browser
you use, yours may be a green dotted line instead.
You can turn to the
progress bar to see how far a site has loaded or to see how much longer
it has to go. The progress bar also comes in handy when there seems to
be a problem with a Web site opening up all the way. If the bar seems
to be stuck, you can close down your browser and try it again. Now, the
term "progress bar" is also used for any downloads or file transfers
you may do on your computer. It really does serve so many purposes. And
now you know all there is to know about it!
~ Erin
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