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Why do links on the Bookmarks bar open in a side window? I want them to go the site either in a n ew window or tab, not a mini version that appears now!

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The link opens in a small side window and the page I had open stays and is about three quarters of the window. So I am viewing two pages at once, when I want to only view the link.

The link opens in a small side window and the page I had open stays and is about three quarters of the window. So I am viewing two pages at once, when I want to only view the link.

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Right-click on the shortcut and select properties. Uncheck the box to load this bookmark in the sidebar.

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Right-click on the shortcut and select properties. Uncheck the box to load this bookmark in the sidebar.

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where do I find the short cut...??

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The link that you are clicking on is the shortcut, so instead of left clicking, right click and do what was suggested by mangello