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FredMcD
FredMcD

When I open a new tab from a web page, how do I get Firefox to switch to it immediately?

When I open a new tab from a web page, how do I get Firefox to switch to it immediately?

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I hope that this is what you are looking for: 3-bar menu => Settings => General;   under   "Tabs": Check   "When you open a link, image or media in a new tab, switch to it immediately".

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Rodney
Rodney

Chosen Solution

I hope that this is what you are looking for: 3-bar menu => Settings => General;   under   "Tabs": Check   "When you open a link, image or media in a new tab, switch to it immediately".

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Rodney
Rodney

In addition to the above:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/tab-preferences-and-settings

FredMcD
FredMcD Question owner

So basic, I forgot all about it. Many thanks.

Rodney
Rodney

FredMcD said
So basic, I forgot all about it.

Only proves that you're human ....

Many thanks.

My pleasure !