It's fun to 'do a barrel roll' on Google

NEW YORK, USA: For a moment, Google had millions spinning into a frenzy with a new search function.

Net users were amazed today as typing the phrase 'do a barrel roll' as a Google search prompted computer screens to do a 360-degree turn.

All you have to do is Google search 'do a barrel roll' (without quotes). That's it. Then sit back and focus.

The captivating function works in Google Chrome and Firefox browsers, but not in Internet Explorer.

Naturally, Twitterites were delighted as they posted exciting messages. Twitter was awash with 'do a barrel roll' messages and is attempting to turn them into a conversation for the whole day.

iPhone users can also do a barrel roll on their devices, but Android and BlackBerry holders don't have that option.

The search engine giant told ABC News: 'Today's fun query, "do a barrel roll," was created by a Google software engineer with the primary goal of entertaining users - while showcasing the power of CSS3, a presentation feature of modern browsers.