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when I select a link and a pdf opens, when I close that document a blank page shows and I have to the click the "return" to get back to the original page

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Example- I do a search and get a list of web sites, I select one which is a pdf document. After closing that pdf a blank page appears instead of returning to the original page of search results. Can I set up Firefox to automatically return to the original page?

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Example- I do a search and get a list of web sites, I select one which is a pdf document. After closing that pdf a blank page appears instead of returning to the original page of search results. Can I set up Firefox to automatically return to the original page? Thank you

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Is the PDF opening outside of Firefox in Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat, or another external application? Usually Firefox closes the blank window or tab immediately in that case. However, I have noticed that if the link was launched using the Ctrl or Shift key, or middle mouse button, then Firefox might leave it open. Have you noticed a pattern along these lines?

cor-el
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Are you using the Back button to return to the original window or did you open the PDF file in a new tab and close this tab?