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Holding ctrl when clicking a link doesn't open it in a new tab; does nothing

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When I try to open a link in a new tab by holding down ctrl while clicking, it does nothing. Doesn't open at all. Have tried restarting in safe mode with add-ons disabled and had no joy. Also getting no menu when using right click, also tried in safe mode, also nothing.

When I try to open a link in a new tab by holding down ctrl while clicking, it does nothing. Doesn't open at all. Have tried restarting in safe mode with add-ons disabled and had no joy. Also getting no menu when using right click, also tried in safe mode, also nothing.

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Middle-click to open a link in a new tab.

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Should add that holding ctrl works from the bookmarks toolbar, just not in webpages themselves

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Middle-click to open a link in a new tab.