Administrator DKT27 Posted February 22, 2011 Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2011 Google is considering removing the URL address bar from future versions of its Chrome browser. The developers are considering four design variants for the Windows version of the browser, the most controversial of which omits the address bar completely. The Compact Navigation scheme would force users to enter or edit URLs using the small space normally afforded to page titles in the tabs themselves, or to rely on a small search box to find websites.Removing the address bar would allow Chrome to put the navigation buttons (back/forward), the tabs, and the menu button on a single row, affording more vertical space to website content. Google says it would give users of large screens the flexibility to choose between Compact and Classic navigation, which leaves the address bar intact. Other alternatives under consideration include moving the entire navigation to the left-hand side of the browser window, where tabs would be stacked vertically. "By moving the tab-strip to the side, we gain a huge amount of real estate for tabs," the developers note. "The vertical alignment also allows for date ordering and grouping of tabs. By moving the address bar out of the tab and above the strip, it can be used both for navigation as well as search." However, Google admits the Sidetab Navigation scheme wastes a lot of space for users with few tabs open. Google is also working on a touchscreen variant of the browser, which includes much larger tabs and toolbar buttons, to make Chrome more finger friendly. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck_kent Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I thought their going to kill off the address bar totally. I like it that their going to give the user an option for compact and classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niharjhatn Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 don't really mind it, considering that I hardly use the address bar at all...even googling I always open a new google tab - old habits die hard eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swami Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I've been using Opera like that for a long time. It still has got the minimal address box left.http://shup.com/shup!/473145/ottox.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaLeigh Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I guess I'm old-school, then... I rely on the address bar. Just another reason for me not to like Chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mara- Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Same here. Address bar is must for me. This is why I'll never switch to Chome. I tried, but I was quickly back to Firefox.Cheers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofre Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I prefer to use both ... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0nyB Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I prefer to use the addressbar, so no Chrome for me, :P Plus the extensions/add ons I use in FF work better there, then in Chrome, so...Considering that, I still like FF the most and can't wait for FF4 full to come out...EDIT: Plus I'm use to FF and like it the most (smoothest browsing, I don't like how Opera and Chrome behave) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2011 Even I luff my address (bar). :wub: Some other sources say that they will just add auto hide feature (like Windows taskbar). Even if they add auto hide, no way I'd like to see page scaling when I take my mouse to the top of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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