The present invention relates to a mobile terminal that is capable of executing a multitasking function, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal includes a display unit on which an address input window including address information on a web page is displayed, along with the web page, and a controller that monitors an event that occurs, and that controls the address input window in such a manner that the address input window is used in executing a function associated with the event that occurs, depending on whether or not the event occurs.