But what exactly is caret browsing, and how does it work?

We explain it below.

What Is Caret Browsing?

person browsing on google chrome

Caret browsing or caret navigation is an accessibility feature that simply lets you navigate the web using your keyboard.

The feature is available in most browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

But the notable exceptions are Safari and Opera.

caret browsing confirmation chrome

Besides caret browsing, there are a number ofways to browse without a mouse.

How to Enable Caret Browsing

Enabling caret browsing is quite simple.

Just open your web client and press theF7 key.

chrome accessibility settings

Your web app might ask for confirmation, so selectTurn onorOK.

To kill the feature, you’re free to pressF7again.

Caret browsing lets you move around the webpage, select text, and open links.

vivaldi accessibility settings screenshot

you might also turn on caret browsing from tweaks in Google Chrome.

To do so, go toSettings > Accessibilityand toggle onNavigate pages with a text cursor.

If youre a Vivaldi user, enabling caret browsing is unfortunately not as simple as pressing F7.

Besides caret navigation, Chrome comes with various advanced options, including several accessibility features.