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How to create a shortcut that takes parameters

When creating a shortcut, enter %s in the website field as the parameter placeholder, like this:

shortcut  --> http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=%s

To use the parameter with your shortcut, type your shortcut, follow it by a space, followed by the parameter.

In your address bar: shortcut msft

Here is a definition of parameters (another word: variables). Learn more about OpenDNS shortcuts.