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The Firefox "Page Info" window gives you details about the page you're on. You can also use it to change permissions for the website.

The Firefox '''Page Info''' window gives you technical details about the page you're on and also allows you to change various permissions for that website. To open the Page Info window: [[Template:contextmenu]] on an empty area of the web page and select {menu View Page Info} from the context menu. You can also open the Page Info window by following these steps: # Click the [[Image:Site Info button]] button to the left of a web page's address to open the [[Control Center - manage site privacy and security controls|Control Center]]. # Click the arrow to the right of the dropdown panel.<br>{for not fx57}[[Image:Fx52ControlCenter]]{/for}{for fx57}[[Image:Fx60ControlCenter]]{/for} # Click the {button More Information} button in the next prompt.<br>{for not fx57}[[Image:Fx52ControlCenter-MoreInfo]]{/for}{for fx57}[[Image:Fx60ControlCenter-MoreInfo]]{/for} The Page Info window is organized into different panels. Each panel is described below. __TOC__ = General = [[Image:Fx61PageInfo-General]]<br> The General panel includes basic information about the page such as its title, content type and size, as well as more technical data from the page source. * '''Title''': Displays the title of the page you're visiting. * '''Address''': Displays the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the page you're visiting. * '''Type''': Displays the content type (MIME type) of the page you're visiting. This type is determined by the web server. * '''Render Mode''': Displays whether the page conforms to web coding standards (''Standards compliance mode'') or if Firefox must display the page in a way that is compatible with non-standard code (''Quirks mode''). *'''Text Encoding''': Displays what character encoding the page uses. This can be changed from the {menu View} menu. * '''Size''': Displays the size of the page in kilobytes (and bytes). * '''Modified''': Displays the date and time the page was last changed. == Meta == The Meta field displays any [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Metadata#Web_pages metatags] located in the page's source code. These can include specifications on file type, character encoding, author, keywords, and more. = Media = [[Image:Fx61PageInfo-Media]]<br> The Media panel displays the URL and type of all the backgrounds, images, and embedded content (including audio and video) that loads with the page. You can click on any item to find out more about it including its: * '''Location''': The URL of the specified item. * '''Type''': The file type of the specified item. * '''Size''': The size in kilobytes (and bytes) of the specified item. * '''Dimensions''': The size of the item on the screen in pixels. *'''Associated Text''': For images, the "alternate" text that displays if the image is not loaded. For any item, you can choose to save it to your hard drive by clicking the {button Save As…} button. == Block Images from domain == Checking this {for win}option{/for}{for mac,linux}preference{/for} will prevent pages under the specified domain from loading images automatically. = Feeds = [[Image:Fx61PageInfo-Feeds]]<br> The Feeds panel lists the URL and type of any web feeds associated with the page. To subscribe to a feed, click on its link in the list. {note}Note: If the page has no web feeds, the Page Info window will not include a Feeds panel.{/note} = Permissions = {for not fx55}[[Image:Fx52PageInfo-Permissions]]{/for}{for =fx55,=fx56}[[Image:Fx55PageInfoPermissions]]{/for}{for =fx57}[[Image:Fx57PageInfoPermissions ]]{/for}{for =fx58,=fx59}[[Image:Fx58PageInfo-Permissions]]{/for}{for fx60}[[Image:Fx61PageInfo-Permissions]]{/for}<br> The Permissions panel lets you override {for win}options{/for}{for mac,linux}preferences{/for} for the domain listed after '''Permissions for'''. Uncheck the '''Use Default''' box to specify whether the page is allowed or blocked from doing the indicated action. {for not fx60} == Activate Plugins == [[T:PluginSupportEOL]] Lists installed plugins and specifies whether the domain should '''Always Ask''', '''Allow''', or '''Block''' each plugin from loading. The [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]] article explains how these permissions are set for specific sites. {/for} == Access your Location == Specifies whether Firefox is allowed to tell the listed domain where you're located, using [http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/geolocation/ Location-Aware Browsing]. == Install Add-ons == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to launch the extension or theme installation dialog box.{for not fx56} See the [[Security and passwords settings]] article for instructions on how to add or remove installation permissions for sites.{/for}{for fx56} Installation permission for websites can be added or removed in the Privacy & Security panel of {for win}[[Firefox options, preferences and settings|Firefox Options]]{/for}{for mac, linux}[[Firefox options, preferences and settings|Firefox Preferences]]{/for}, under ''Permissions''.{/for} == Load Images == Specifies whether the listed domain may load images automatically. {for not fx58} == Maintain Offline Storage == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to store offline content. {/for} == Open Pop-up Windows == Specifies whether the listed domain may launch pop-ups. See [[Pop-up blocker settings, exceptions and troubleshooting]] for instructions on how to add or remove pop-up permissions for sites. {for fx58} == Override Keyboard Shortcuts == Specifies whether the listed domain may replace built-in keyboard shortcuts; for example, assigning {for win,linux}{key Ctrl+B}{/for}{for mac}{key command+B}{/for} to a Bold command instead of the Bookmarks Sidebar. ''Caution:'' Setting this permission to '''Block''' currently disables use of the {key Delete} key, and causes the {key Backspace} key to work like the Back button, even in forms and editors. <!-- bug 1445942 --> {/for} == Receive Notifications == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to send [[Web Push notifications in Firefox|Push notifications]]. {for fx60} == Run Adobe Flash == Specifies whether the domain should '''Always Ask''', '''Allow''', or '''Block''' the Adobe Flash plugin from loading. The [[Why do I have to click to activate plugins?]] article explains how these permissions are set for specific sites. {/for} == Set Cookies == Specifies whether the listed domain may set [[Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer|cookies]]. See [[Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences]] for instructions on how to add or remove cookie permissions for sites. == Share the Screen == Websites can ask your permission to share your computer screen. You can set this to '''Always Ask''' or '''Block'''. For more information, see [[Share browser windows or your screen with sites you trust]]. {for fx57} == Store Data in Persistent Storage == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to store data on your computer for later use. Firefox keeps data from websites with persistent storage until you delete it. For more information, see [[Manage local site storage settings]]. {/for} {for fx55} == Switch to this Tab == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to change the focus to its own tab. You can set this to '''Always Ask''' or '''Allow'''.<!-- bug 1224137 --> {/for} == Use the Camera == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to use your camera. This applies to sites that have video or image capture capabilities, such as video chat sites. You can set this to '''Always Ask''', '''Allow''', or '''Block'''. == Use the Microphone == Specifies whether the listed domain is allowed to use your microphone. This applies to sites that have audio recording capabilities, such as voice conferencing sites. You can set this to '''Always Ask''', '''Allow''', or '''Block'''. = Security = {for not fx61}[[Image:Fx60PageInfo-Security-Secure]]{/for}{for fx61}[[Image:Fx61PageInfo-Security-Secure]]{/for}<br> == Website Identity == * '''Website''': Lists the domain of the page. * '''Owner''': Displays the site's owner, if the page's identity can be verified. * '''Verified by''': Displays the agency that issued the security certificate the site uses, if there is one. Click the {button View Certificate} button to see the certificate. == Privacy & History == * '''Have I visited this website before today?''': Displays whether you've visited the site before today, and if so, how many times. {for not fx61} * '''Is this website storing information (cookies) on my computer?''': Displays whether the site is storing [[Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer|cookies]]. Click the {button View Cookies} button to view or clear the cookies, if it is. {/for} <!-- The View Cookies button is replaced with a [Clear Cookies and Site Data] button in Firefox 61 (see discussion).--> {for fx61} * '''Is this website storing information on my computer?''': Displays whether the site is storing [[Cookies - Information that websites store on your computer|cookies]] or other [[Manage local site storage settings|site data]]. Click the {button Clear Cookies and Site Data} button to view or clear the stored data, if it is. {/for} * '''Have I saved any passwords for this website?''': Displays whether you've saved login information for this site. Click the {button View Saved Passwords} button to view the passwords you've saved for the site. == Technical Details == The Technical Details section displays whether the connection is encrypted for privacy reasons, and if so, what type or strength of encryption was used. '''Share this Article: https://mzl.la/2sA5s0N '''