Firefox View - Access pages from open tabs, recently closed tabs, tabs from other devices and browsing history

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What is Firefox View?

Firefox View allows you to easily access pages from your open and recently closed tabs, browsing history and even tabs from other devices. To use this feature, click the Firefox View icon on the left side of the tabs bar.

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Whether you're picking up an article on your desktop that you started on your phone or trying to retrieve a page you closed just moments ago, Firefox View has you covered. Here's a breakdown of what you can access:

  • Recent Browsing: View your active and recently closed tabs at a glance.
  • Open Tabs: See all your current tabs organized for clear navigation.
  • Recently Closed Tabs: Quickly retrieve any tabs you've mistakenly closed.
  • Tabs from Other Devices: Sync with your Mozilla account to access tabs across all your devices effortlessly.
  • History: View pages from your browsing history, which can be sorted by date visited or by site.

Note:

  • Starting with Firefox version 119, Firefox View has included new content. You are able to see all open tabs, from all windows. If you sync open tabs, you’ll see all tabs from other devices. Browsing history is listed and you can sort by date or by site. As before, recently closed tabs are also listed.
  • Firefox View does not appear in Private Browsing windows.

Set up Firefox View for other devices

While Firefox View is instantly functional, there are steps to maximize its potential when using other devices.

How do I remove Firefox View from the tabs bar?

  • To remove the Firefox View pinned tab from your tabs bar:
    1. Right-clickHold down the Control key while you click the Firefox View Firefox View icon icon.
    2. Select Remove from Toolbar. (You can also choose Pin to Overflow Menu.)
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  • To bring it back:
    Firefox View can be accessed from the Tools menu in the Firefox menu bar, if the Menu bar is enabled, or you can bring back the Firefox View icon as follows:
    1. Right-clickHold down the Control key while you click the tabs bar or toolbar.
    2. Select Customize Toolbar…
    3. Drag the Firefox View icon to wherever you like in the tabs bar or toolbar.
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To learn more about how to customize your toolbar, see Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars.

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