Knowledge Base discussions

Firefox 15 Updates

  1. Here's a list of changes for Firefox 15 based on this features doc and the flight tracking page (lots of outdated info) along with my meeting notes. Please let me know if there are articles affected by these changes that I've missed or if you have other suggestions for what needs to be changed.

    Here's a list of changes for Firefox 15 based on this [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VLQGEV8XpQpcyos7vaQlwls4CFS1hfMKJmee-I6WTKc/edit?disco=AAAAAEJL650# features doc] and [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Flight_Tracking#Firefox_15:_Desktop the flight tracking page] (lots of outdated info) along with my meeting notes. Please let me know if there are articles affected by these changes that I've missed or if you have other suggestions for what needs to be changed. *'''Reset feature now puts profile folder on your desktop''' **[[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] - When running the reset, your old profile is moved to the desktop in a folder called "Old Firefox Data" *'''Safe Mode redesign - two options - safe mode or reset''' **[[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]] - Safe Mode window section needs new screenshot and to be rewritten. Safe mode dialog just offers safe mode and reset (no options for partial reset) - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode/discuss/2453 **[[Reset Firefox preferences to troubleshoot and fix problems]] - Option not available in Fx 15. Maybe suggest deleting prefs.js? See discussion https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/reset-preferences-fix-problems/discuss/2462 **[[Changes to toolbars and window sizes are not saved]] - Option not available in Fx 15. See discussion - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/changes-toolbars-and-window-sizes-are-not-saved/discuss/2461 **[[What happened to the File, Edit, and View menus?]] - Option not available in Fx 15. Change "Corrupt toolbars and controls" section to recommend Reset Firefox **[[Navigation buttons like back, home, bookmarks and reload are missing]] - Option not available in Fx 15. Change "Reset toolbars and controls" section to recommend Reset Firefox **[[Import Bookmarks from an HTML file]] - Change the note about deleting bookmarks before importing. Safe Mode will longer include that option. See discussion - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/import-bookmarks-html/discuss/2460 **[[How to fix preferences that won't save]] - Remove "Resetting preferences file" section or recommend Reset Firefox? See discussion - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save/discuss/2319#post-5390 **[[Restore previous session - Configure when Firefox shows your most recent tabs and windows]] - Button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode" **[[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems]] - Button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode" (Step 4). Step 7 - either delete prefs.js or do the Firefox Reset (should discuss this) **[[Firefox crashes - Troubleshoot, prevent and get help fixing crashes]] - Button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode" **[[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]] - Button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode" **[[Cannot uninstall an add-on]] - Button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode" *'''Tabs on demand pref moved to tab panel''' **[[Restore previous session - Configure when Firefox shows your most recent tabs and windows]] - Change "Configuring session restore" section - tabs on demand pref now in Tabs panel. **[[Tab preferences and settings]] - "Don't load tabs until selected" pref now in Tabs panel. **[[Startup, home page and download settings]] - "Don't load tabs until selected" pref now in Tabs panel. **[[How to set the home page]] - Remove sub-bullet from "Show my windows and tabs from last time" - that pref is now in the Tabs panel. **[[Firefox takes a long time to start up]] - "Don't load tabs until selected" pref now in Tabs panel.
  2. Any changes or new kb article for webapps intergration?

    Any changes or new kb article for webapps intergration? * https://wiki.mozilla.org/Web_Apps_integration
  3. Swarnava said

    Any changes or new kb article for webapps intergration?

    No this will remain preffed off in release builds until the marketplace is ready (Firefox 17?).

    ''Swarnava [[#post-47832|said]]'' <blockquote> Any changes or new kb article for webapps intergration? * https://wiki.mozilla.org/Web_Apps_integration </blockquote> No this will remain preffed off in release builds until the marketplace is ready (Firefox 17?).
  4. I made updates to the top articles. They need to be reviewed. Here's a list of the changes:

    I approved my own edit on these because they were just updating the name of a button and removing old content:

    I made updates to the top articles. They need to be reviewed. Here's a list of the changes: *[[How to set the home page]] - removed fx 3.6 info, fx15 - Removed sub-bullet from "Show my windows and tabs from last time" - that pref is now in the Tabs panel. *[[Startup, home page and download settings]] - removed fx 3.6 info, fx15 - removed "Don't load tabs until selected" pref - now in Tabs panel. *[[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] - Added info about profile placed on desktop for Fx 15; changed line that introduces what is not saved into a warning based on article comments. *[[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]] - I made a number of changes to this one in separate revision: **New Fx15 section with screenshot - explains the new options **New intro that is accurate for all versions **Added troubleshooting section so people know what to do when in Safe Mode. Moved permanent change options (fx 14 and lower) to it's own section since it's not really part of safe mode or troubleshooting. Started a discussion for this major change - https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode/discuss/2533 *[[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems]] - For fx 15 button label change from "Continue in Safe Mode" to "Start in Safe Mode", removed fx3.6 markup, changed reset prefs step to point to the Reset Firefox preferences to troubleshoot and fix problems for instructions. **I also added a note at the top that links to latest firefox issues - article feedback mentions specific problems that we have articles for. *[[Tab preferences and settings]] - For Fx 15 added "Don't load tabs until selected" info, removed fx3.6 info, arranged {for} sections for easier updating and better list display *[[Restore previous session - Configure when Firefox shows your most recent tabs and windows]] - Removed fx3.6 content, removed steps to start in safe mode (not necessary), for fx15 removed note about loading tabs on demand, for fx 15 new general panel screenshot. I approved my own edit on these because they were just updating the name of a button and removing old content: *[[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]] *[[Firefox crashes - Troubleshoot, prevent and get help fixing crashes]]
  5. Those top articles are all approved and marked ready for localization.

    Those top articles are all approved and marked ready for localization.
  6. I got a few more done today:

    I created two new templates included in these changes:

    This one was not in the original list because it's not a new feature or change:

    I got a few more done today: *[[Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems]] - Changed this again - shorter steps for fx13+ (reset feature replaced reset pref and new profile steps). *[[What happened to the File, Edit, and View menus?]] - removed 3.6 content, for fx13+ use reset instead of safe mode *[[Reset Firefox preferences to troubleshoot and fix problems]] - replace instructions with reset for Fx 13+ *[[Navigation buttons like back, home, bookmarks and reload are missing]] - Removed fx3.6 info, replaced reset toolbars with reset firefox for fx13+ I created two new templates included in these changes: *[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/templateresetnote Template:resetnote] *[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/templateresetsteps Template:resetsteps] This one was not in the original list because it's not a new feature or change: *[[Install an older version of Firefox]] - new links for Fx 15
  7. I finished the rest of the Fx 15 updates:

    I finished the rest of the Fx 15 updates: *[[Import Bookmarks from an HTML file]] - Edited note about deleting bookmarks with safe mode - made that part not visible to fx15 since the option doesn't exist *[[Cannot uninstall an add-on]] - removed fx3/6 content, fx 15 - changed button lable for safe mode *[[Firefox takes a long time to start up]] - removed fx3.6 content, fx15 updated section about loading tabs on demand *[[Changes to toolbars and window sizes are not saved]] made reset firefox the solution for fx 13+ *[[How to fix preferences that won't save]] - Made reset firefox the main solution for fx13+
  8. I noticed another needed update related to the Firefox 15 Safe Mode redesign, while making a new revision to How to stop Firefox from making automatic connections: The Extensions section mentions using the Safe Mode "Disable all add-ons" option so I made that paragraph {for not fx15} (needs review).

    I noticed another needed update related to the Firefox 15 Safe Mode redesign, while making a new revision to [[How to stop Firefox from automatically making connections without my permission]]: The Extensions section mentions using the Safe Mode "Disable all add-ons" option so I made that paragraph {for not fx15} (needs review).
  9. AliceWyman said

    I noticed another needed update related to the Firefox 15 Safe Mode redesign, while making a new revision to How to stop Firefox from making automatic connections: The Extensions section mentions using the Safe Mode "Disable all add-ons" option so I made that paragraph {for not fx15} (needs review).

    bump

    ''AliceWyman [[#post-48104|said]]'' <blockquote> I noticed another needed update related to the Firefox 15 Safe Mode redesign, while making a new revision to [[How to stop Firefox from automatically making connections without my permission]]: The Extensions section mentions using the Safe Mode "Disable all add-ons" option so I made that paragraph {for not fx15} (needs review). </blockquote> bump
  10. Some of our users have already asked how to do:

    "How do I put tabs back on bottom like they used to be?" (for Fx15)

    Please review and approve this edit by scoobidiver:

    https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/put-tabs-back-on-bottom/revision/29450

    Thanks in advance ;-)

    Michele

    Some of our users have already asked how to do: "How do I put tabs back on bottom like they used to be?" (for Fx15) Please review and approve this edit by scoobidiver: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/put-tabs-back-on-bottom/revision/29450 Thanks in advance ;-) Michele
  11. I approved these. Just FYI, reviewers can self-approve these changes. Article review guidelines + latest updates to guidelines.

    I approved these. Just FYI, reviewers can self-approve these changes. [[Article review guidelines]] + [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/knowledge-base-articles/708595?last=48337 latest updates to guidelines].