Accelerators

What are Accelerators?

Accelerators in Internet Explorer 8 help you quickly perform everyday browsing tasks without having to navigate to other websites to get things done. Just highlight some text in any web page and then click on the blue accelerator icon that appears above your selection. You can instantly access any number of things to do with that selection, whether it be looking up a map of that place, translating some words or looking them up in a dictionary.

Bing MapsBing Maps

Highlight any postcode on a web page – perhaps a restaurant site or hotel homepage - and get instant access to a map of that location in a new tab. Then you can easily print the map, email it or get directions to the area. In many places you can even see a bird's eye view of the area, too.

Get the Bing Maps add-on

Directgov AcceleratorDirectgov Accelerator

The Directgov accelerator enables you to quickly access information on UK public services. Simply select the text you want to look for, and select the accelerator when the blue accelerator icon appears. This enables you to quickly access information on anything from driving licences to rubbish collections - all from within your browser window.

Get the Directgov Accelerator add-on

Find on TripAdvisorFind on TripAdvisor

Instantly access reviews of hotels or locations you look for. Simply highlight the name of the place, region, hotel or restaurant you're looking at, select the Find on TripAdvisor Accelerator and see how highly it's rated by the excellent and honest TripAdvisor community.

Get the TripAdvisor add-on

Rightmove - find property for saleRightmove - find property for sale

Finding property for sale can be a bit of a minefield. The Rightmove Accelerator enables you to highlight text such as a town, city or locality and immediately search for property in that location – a pop-up will appear if the Accelerator needs to refine the location. Another Accelerator is available for Rightmove rental properties, too.

Get the Rightmove add-on

Share on FacebookShare on Facebook

Share new websites you found, links you like or other items with your Facebook friends. Just highlight what you want to share, select the Accelerator and you'll be taken to a new tab to log into your Facebook account. The site will do the rest!

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