How does a browser act as an interface between the user and world wide web (www)? Also mention important features of the browser.

A browser is a software that acts as an interface between the user and the inner workings of the internet, specifically the World Wide Web. The browser functions as the client program which acts on behalf of the user. The browser: Contacts a web server and sends a request for information. Receives the information from the web servers. Displays information on the user's computer in the form of text, graphical information, hypertext, photographs, sounds, video, etc. Regardless of which browser one uses, web browsers may support some or all of these features: Bookmark for favorite websites. Multiple browsing windows/tabs. Frames or multiple views within a window. Secure data transmission (e.g., HTTPS). Java and other language support (e.g., JavaScript). Web interface to FTP and Gopher internet sites.