Created:
22 hours ago
The toolbar in Firefox for Android makes it easier to browse, search, and access your favorite features. You can customize its layout, switch between light and dark themes, choose your preferred search engine, use voice input, and scan QR codes, all from the toolbar.
This article explains how to make the most of these features.
Customize the toolbar layout
When you first open Firefox for Android, the toolbar will appear at the top.
However, you can customize the placement of the toolbar in Firefox for Android.
- Tap the menu icon (⋮) in the toolbar.
- Select .
- Tap .
- Choose your preferred theme: Light or Dark.
- Select whether you want the toolbar at the top or bottom of the screen.
- Pick a layout:
- Simple: Minimal design
- Expanded: Double-stack toolbar.
While choosing the toolbar layout, you can also customize it to display a preferred shortcut.
For the simple layout, you can select the following shortcuts:
- Open a new tab
- Share
- Add bookmark
- Translate
- Homepage
- Back
For the expanded layout, you can select the following shortcuts:
- Add bookmark
- Translate
- Homepage
- Back
Explore the enhancements of the toolbar
The toolbar in Firefox for Android includes both visual and functional improvements.
Choose your search engine from the toolbar
Firefox lets you switch your search engine right from the toolbar.
- Tap on the circle to the left of the toolbar.
- Select your search engine from the drop-down menu.
Use voice input to search the web
Firefox for Android supports voice search using your device’s microphone.
- Tap on the microphone icon.
- Record your input.
- Firefox will automatically process your voice and display search results.
Search QR codes with the toolbar
Use your phone’s camera to quickly open websites from QR codes.
- Tap the in the toolbar.
- Point your camera at a QR code.
- Firefox will scan it and open the associated website.
