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why can't I type in a new tab?

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When I need a new tab, and get it why can't I type anything in it?

When I need a new tab, and get it why can't I type anything in it?

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Do you still have the location bar visible?

  • Firefox > Options
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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).