Ask Jeeves launches toolbar for Internet Explorer

Hoping to put its butler services in constant contact with Web surfers, Ask Jeeves on Monday will announce the release of a new tool bar that gives people a direct line to its searching features.

The company is the latest dot-com to add a tool bar to its offerings as it competes for customers and revenue in a down economy.

People who download the free tool bar will be able to get to Ask Jeeves' offerings from any Web page. Features of the bar include :-

Search Ask: Access Ask Jeeves' search results from anywhere on the Web.
Search AJ Kids: Search only kid-friendly Web sites using the Ask Jeeves for Kids search engine.
Search News: Search the latest news headlines.
Search Dictionary: Look up word definitions online.
Search Market: Get financial information and stock quotes for specific companies.
Search Weather: Get up-to-the minute forecasts with the click of a button.
Search Events: Search for local entertainment, events and more by simply entering in a movie title, type of food, club, etc.
Highlight: Highlight your search terms as they appear on the page in upto six colors.
Email this page to a friend: Email any Web page to a friend with a click of the button.
JeevesLinks: Conduct online research more efficiently by tracking and saving your searches for access at a later time
It is also possible to customize the appearance and features of the tool bar.