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Set up Firefox to open multiple home pages replacing the pipe character (|) with %7C.
Set up Firefox to open multiple home pages replacing the pipe character (|) with %7C.
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Firefox sets multiple [[How to set the home page|home pages]] when you separate each address with a pipe character (|) or vertical bar. This feature may lead to problems when an individual home page address contains a pipe character.
Here's how to fix it:
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# Select the {menu General} panel.
# In the '''Home Page''' text box, replace all pipes (|) with '''%7C'''.
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
{note}'''Tip:''' If removing the pipe character doesn't solve the problem, add-ons or malware might be causing this behavior. Try [[Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings | refreshing Firefox]] to remove add-ons without erasing your browsing information and bookmarks.{/note}
Firefox sets multiple [[How to set the home page|home pages]] when you separate each address with a pipe character (|) or vertical bar. This feature may lead to problems when an individual home page address contains a pipe character.
Here's how to fix it:
{for not fx61}
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# Select the {menu General} panel.
# In the '''Home Page''' text box, replace all pipes (|) with '''%7C'''.
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
{/for}
{for fx61}
# [[T:optionspreferences]]
# Select the {menu Home} panel.
# In the '''Homepage and new windows''' text box, replace all pipes (|) with '''%7C'''.
# [[T:closeOptionsPreferences]]
{/for}
{note}'''Tip:''' If removing the pipe character doesn't solve the problem, add-ons or malware might be causing this behavior. Try [[Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings | refreshing Firefox]] to remove add-ons without erasing your browsing information and bookmarks.{/note}