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==General features== | ==General features== | ||
Many of Konqueror's features can be used regardless of what you are viewing: for example, multiple tabs, the sidebar, window frames and bookmarks. This makes it not only a powerful web-browser, but also a powerful general-purpose application. | Many of '''Konqueror''''s features can be used regardless of what you are viewing: for example, multiple tabs, the sidebar, window frames and bookmarks. This makes it not only a powerful web-browser, but also a powerful general-purpose application. | ||
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|'''Features''' | |||
| | :* Powerful and flexible file manager | ||
'''Features''' | :* Standards-compliant [[Glossary#KHTML|'''KHTML''']] browser engine | ||
* Powerful and flexible file manager | :* Embedded viewing of files thanks to [[Glossary#KPart|'''KParts''']] | ||
* Standards-compliant [[Glossary#KHTML|KHTML]] browser engine | :* Multiple split views and tabs | ||
* Embedded viewing of files thanks to [[Glossary#KPart|KParts]] | :* Sidebars and extensions to provide additional functionality | ||
* Multiple split views and tabs | :* Integration with other KDE applications like [[KGet|'''KGet''']] Download Manager and [[Akregator|'''Akregator''']] Feed Reader | ||
* Sidebars and extensions to provide additional functionality | :* Remote and pseudo-filesystem file management through [[Glossary#KIO|'''KIO''']] | ||
* Integration with other KDE applications like [[KGet]] Download Manager and [[Akregator]] Feed Reader | |||
* Remote and pseudo-filesystem file management through [[Glossary#KIO|KIO]] | |||
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===Tabs=== | ===Tabs=== | ||
Using tabs in Konqueror is similar to using tabs in many other KDE applications. You can create a new tab by going to the, | Using tabs in '''Konqueror''' is similar to using tabs in many other KDE applications. You can create a new tab by going to the, <menuchoice>File</menuchoice> menu. You can find ways to interact with tabs by right-clicking any tab you currently have open. You can also move tabs by clicking with the middle mouse button and dragging them across the tab bar. | ||
===Frames=== | ===Frames=== | ||
Frames allow you to view multiple locations, documents or websites in a single window under a single tab by splitting the window. This can be used e.g. to view multiple web pages at once, to copy files from one location to another (either from one folder to another or from a remote location like an FTP site or a shared network folder), view or compare two documents at the same time and for many other possibilities. | ''Frames'' allow you to view multiple locations, documents or websites in a single window under a single tab by splitting the window. This can be used e.g. to view multiple web pages at once, to copy files from one location to another (either from one folder to another or from a remote location like an FTP site or a shared network folder), view or compare two documents at the same time and for many other possibilities. | ||
To use frames, either go to the Window menu or right-click on the status bar at the bottom of the window and select either | To use frames, either go to the <menuchoice>Window</menuchoice> menu or right-click on the status bar at the bottom of the window and select either <menuchoice>Split view left/right</menuchoice> or <menuchoice>Split view top/bottom</menuchoice>. You can also create or remove frames using the short-cuts displayed in the <menuchoice>Window</menuchoice> menu for each action. You can control each view by clicking on it and interacting with it as usual.</translate> | ||
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|[[Image:Konqueror_frames.png|thumb|256px|<translate>Frames in Konqueror</translate>]] | |||
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==Konqueror as a web browser==</translate> | |||
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|[[Image:Konqueror-as-a-webbrowser.png|thumb|265px|<translate>The Konqueror Web Browser</translate>]] | |||
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'''Konqueror''' is the built-in web browser. It has fast, standards-compliant HTML and JavaScript rendering engines, '''KHTML''' and '''KJS''' respectively, which are most noted for being Apple's choice for developing the popular '''Webkit''' rendering engine, chosen for its speed and standards-compliance. It also has support for various '''Firefox'''-compatible plug-ins, ''Java'', several image formats, ''Secure Socket Layer (SSL)'' connections and more. To see all of '''Konqueror''''s supported standards, navigate to, <menuchoice>about:konqueror/specs</menuchoice> in a Konqueror window. | |||
Konqueror is the built-in web browser. It has fast, standards-compliant HTML and JavaScript rendering engines, KHTML and KJS respectively, which are most noted for being Apple's choice for developing the popular Webkit rendering engine, chosen for its speed and standards-compliance. It also has support for various Firefox-compatible plug-ins, Java, several image formats, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connections and more. To see all of Konqueror's supported standards, navigate to, | |||
===KHTML vs. Webkit=== | ===KHTML vs. Webkit=== | ||
Since Nokia ported Webkit into their toolkit in Qt 4.5, there has been a lot of discussion about replacing KHTML with Webkit in Konqueror. The KDE developers have written a WebKit component (KPart) which can replace KHTML which is still the default rendering engine. At some point in the future that default might change, but for now the WebKit KPart is an optional component you will have to install if you want to use it. Besides Konqueror, there are a few other KDE browsers in development which make use of WebKit by default, ([http://code.google.com/p/arora/ | Since Nokia ported '''Webkit''' into their toolkit in ''Qt 4.5'', there has been a lot of discussion about replacing '''KHTML''' with '''Webkit''' in '''Konqueror'''. The KDE developers have written a '''WebKit''' component '''(KPart)''' which can replace '''KHTML''' which is still the default rendering engine. At some point in the future that default might change, but for now the '''WebKit KPart''' is an optional component you will have to install if you want to use it. Besides '''Konqueror''', there are a few other KDE browsers in development which make use of '''WebKit''' by default, ([http://code.google.com/p/arora/ Arora] and [[Rekonq|Rekonq]], for example. | ||
==Konqueror as a file manager== | ==Konqueror as a file manager== | ||
Konqueror uses the Dolphin KPart for file management, giving it all the abilities of [[Dolphin]]. It includes many configuration options under the Settings menu | Konqueror uses the '''Dolphin KPart''' for file management, giving it all the abilities of [[Dolphin|Dolphin]]. It includes many configuration options under the <menuchoice>Settings menu -> Configure Konqueror... -> File Manager</menuchoice> configuration dialogue. Changes applied here will affect '''Dolphin''' and vice versa. For all of '''Konqueror''''s file-management capabilities, check '''Dolphin''''s page.</translate> | ||
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|[[Image:Konqueror-filesystembrowsing-kde4.png|thumb|265px|The Konqueror File Browser]] | |[[Image:Konqueror-filesystembrowsing-kde4.png|thumb|265px|<translate>The Konqueror File Browser</translate>]] | ||
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Konqueror is also a universal viewing application, thanks to its ability to embed audio, video and document viewers. | '''Konqueror''' is also a universal viewing application, thanks to its ability to embed audio, video and document viewers. | ||
== Tutorials == | == Tutorials == | ||
===Using Mousegestures=== | ===Using Mousegestures=== | ||
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* [[Tutorials/Mousegestures for all Browsers|<translate>Mousegestures for all Browsers</translate>]] | |||
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===I'd like Konqueror to be my default file manager=== | ===I'd like Konqueror to be my default file manager=== | ||
Starting from KDE Software Compilation 4.2, you can change the default file manager through [[System Settings]] > Default Applications | Starting from KDE Software Compilation 4.2, you can change the default file manager through <menuchoice>[[System Settings|System Settings]] -> Default Applications</menuchoice> | ||
===Konqueror's WebKit view mode=== | ===Konqueror's WebKit view mode=== | ||
Since KDE Software Compilation 4.5, Konqueror can use Webkit engine to browse webpages via [[Glossary#KPart|KParts]] technology. Settings -> Configure Konqueror -> File Manangement -> File Associations, search html type, then click Embedding tab and move '''Webkit(kwebkitpart)''' up. | Since KDE Software Compilation 4.5, '''Konqueror''' can use '''Webkit''' engine to browse webpages via '''[[Glossary#KPart|KParts]]''' technology. <menuchoice>Settings -> Configure Konqueror -> File Manangement -> File Associations</menuchoice>, search '''''html''''' type, then click <menuchoice>Embedding</menuchoice> tab and move '''Webkit(kwebkitpart)''' up. | ||
===Using GMail's Web Interface in Konqueror=== | ===Using GMail's Web Interface in Konqueror=== | ||
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''[http://forum.kde.org/how-access-gmail-konqueror-not-html-mode-t-9036.html <translate>This forum page]'' deals with improving the display of GMail within Konqueror</translate> | |||
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==Hints and Tips== | ==Hints and Tips== | ||
===Look up a Wikipedia entry=== | ===Look up a Wikipedia entry=== | ||
You can look up words in | You can look up words in '''Wikipedia''' in record-speed? Imagine a colleague comes in and talks about ''ISCSI''. You don't know what it is? No problem, just type {{Input|1=wp:ISCSI}}in your '''konqueror''' browser and <keycap>ENTER</keycap>. You will be shown the Wikipedia (wp) article on iscsi. | ||
===Format a man page for easy reading=== | ===Format a man page for easy reading=== | ||
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[[Category:File Management]] | [[Category:File Management]] | ||
[[Category:System]] | [[Category:System]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:57, 7 September 2010
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The multi-talented file manager and browser |
General features
Many of Konqueror's features can be used regardless of what you are viewing: for example, multiple tabs, the sidebar, window frames and bookmarks. This makes it not only a powerful web-browser, but also a powerful general-purpose application.
Features
|
Tabs
Using tabs in Konqueror is similar to using tabs in many other KDE applications. You can create a new tab by going to the, menu. You can find ways to interact with tabs by right-clicking any tab you currently have open. You can also move tabs by clicking with the middle mouse button and dragging them across the tab bar.
Frames
Frames allow you to view multiple locations, documents or websites in a single window under a single tab by splitting the window. This can be used e.g. to view multiple web pages at once, to copy files from one location to another (either from one folder to another or from a remote location like an FTP site or a shared network folder), view or compare two documents at the same time and for many other possibilities. To use frames, either go to the menu or right-click on the status bar at the bottom of the window and select either or . You can also create or remove frames using the short-cuts displayed in the menu for each action. You can control each view by clicking on it and interacting with it as usual.
Frames in Konqueror
Konqueror as a web browser
The Konqueror Web Browser
Konqueror is the built-in web browser. It has fast, standards-compliant HTML and JavaScript rendering engines, KHTML and KJS respectively, which are most noted for being Apple's choice for developing the popular Webkit rendering engine, chosen for its speed and standards-compliance. It also has support for various Firefox-compatible plug-ins, Java, several image formats, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connections and more. To see all of Konqueror's supported standards, navigate to, in a Konqueror window.
KHTML vs. Webkit
Since Nokia ported Webkit into their toolkit in Qt 4.5, there has been a lot of discussion about replacing KHTML with Webkit in Konqueror. The KDE developers have written a WebKit component (KPart) which can replace KHTML which is still the default rendering engine. At some point in the future that default might change, but for now the WebKit KPart is an optional component you will have to install if you want to use it. Besides Konqueror, there are a few other KDE browsers in development which make use of WebKit by default, (Arora and Rekonq, for example.
Konqueror as a file manager
Konqueror uses the Dolphin KPart for file management, giving it all the abilities of Dolphin. It includes many configuration options under the configuration dialogue. Changes applied here will affect Dolphin and vice versa. For all of Konqueror's file-management capabilities, check Dolphin's page.
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Konqueror is also a universal viewing application, thanks to its ability to embed audio, video and document viewers.
Tutorials
Using Mousegestures
I'd like Konqueror to be my default file manager
Starting from KDE Software Compilation 4.2, you can change the default file manager through
Konqueror's WebKit view mode
Since KDE Software Compilation 4.5, Konqueror can use Webkit engine to browse webpages via KParts technology. , search html type, then click tab and move Webkit(kwebkitpart) up.
Using GMail's Web Interface in Konqueror
This forum page deals with improving the display of GMail within Konqueror
Hints and Tips
Look up a Wikipedia entry
You can look up words in Wikipedia in record-speed? Imagine a colleague comes in and talks about ISCSI. You don't know what it is? No problem, just type
wp:ISCSI
in your konqueror browser and ENTER. You will be shown the Wikipedia (wp) article on iscsi.
Format a man page for easy reading
Type in man:rsync to get the whole information about using rsync, in a form that's easy on the eye and better for printing, too.
Find other capabilities on Konqueror
For more shortcuts, have a look at .
Keywords
File manager, File browser, File management, web browser, Internet, file viewer, embedded preview, KPart, KIO