Firefox options, preferences and settings

This document explains all of the {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} available in the {for win}Options{/for}{for mac,linux}Preferences{/for} window of Mozilla Firefox. To access the {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} window, [[T:optionspreferences]] == General panel == The General panel (Main panel in Firefox 3.5) contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} related to the most commonly used settings, such as what you first see when Firefox starts and how Firefox handles file downloads. For more information, see [[Options window - General panel]]. == Tabs panel == The Tabs panel contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} related to the [[Tabbed browsing|tabbed browsing]] feature. For more information, see [[Options window - Tabs panel]]. == Content panel == The Content panel contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} related to how websites are displayed. For more information, see [[Options window - Content panel]]. == Applications panel == The Applications panel lets you decide how Firefox should [[Managing file types|handle different types of files]] (e.g. PDF documents or audio files). It shows you a list of content types and lets you select an action for each type, such as opening with an application, opening in Firefox using a plugin, or saving the file. For more information, see [[Options window - Applications panel]]. == Privacy panel == The Privacy panel contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} related to your privacy. As you browse the web, information on where you have been, what pages you have visited, etc. are stored here. For more information, see [[Options window - Privacy panel]]. == Security panel == The Security panel contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} related to keeping your web browsing safe. For more information, see [[Options window - Security panel]]. {for not fx35} ==Sync panel== The Sync panel lets you set up or manage a Firefox Sync account. Firefox Sync is a service that lets you synchronize your bookmarks, history, passwords and open tabs with another copy of Firefox – like one on another computer or on a mobile phone. For more information, see [[What is Firefox Sync?]] and [[How to sync Firefox settings between computers]]. {/for} == Advanced panel == The Advanced panel contains {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} for settings that aren't used that often, such as checking to see if Firefox is the default browser, clearing the disk cache, settings for Firefox updates, and various advanced settings that only certain people may need. For more information, see [[Options window - Advanced panel]]. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/Lau8yb]]

This document explains all of the optionspreferences available in the OptionsPreferences window of Mozilla Firefox. To access the optionspreferences window, In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select Settings.

General panel

The General panel (Main panel in Firefox 3.5) contains optionspreferences related to the most commonly used settings, such as what you first see when Firefox starts and how Firefox handles file downloads. For more information, see Startup, home page, tabs, and download settings.

Tabs panel

The Tabs panel contains optionspreferences related to the tabbed browsing feature. For more information, see Tab preferences and settings.

Content panel

The Content panel contains optionspreferences related to how websites are displayed. For more information, see Settings for web content, pop-ups, fonts, and languages.

Applications panel

The Applications panel lets you decide how Firefox should handle different types of files (e.g. PDF documents or audio files). It shows you a list of content types and lets you select an action for each type, such as opening with an application, opening in Firefox using a plugin, or saving the file. For more information, see Applications panel - Set how Firefox handles different types of files.

Privacy panel

The Privacy panel contains optionspreferences related to your privacy. As you browse the web, information on where you have been, what pages you have visited, etc. are stored here. For more information, see Settings for privacy, browsing history and do-not-track.

Security panel

The Security panel contains optionspreferences related to keeping your web browsing safe. For more information, see Security and passwords settings.

Advanced panel

The Advanced panel contains optionspreferences for settings that aren't used that often, such as checking to see if Firefox is the default browser, clearing the disk cache, settings for Firefox updates, and various advanced settings that only certain people may need. For more information, see Advanced panel - Accessibility, browsing, network, updates, and other advanced settings in Firefox.