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Searching for open tabs among many windows needs improvement

Currently using FF v94.0.1 64-bit (I usually lag an update or two behind to ensure stability -- my highest priority -- and avoid surprises.) 1) I notice that unless t… (read more)

Currently using FF v94.0.1 64-bit (I usually lag an update or two behind to ensure stability -- my highest priority -- and avoid surprises.)


1) I notice that unless there are a sufficient number of tabs opened across a browser window as stretched to a given width, thus triggering the left-right ("<" , ">") tab-scroll arrows to appear, the TAB MENU itself (aka "List all tabs" button, a "v" down-arrow on the far right) is not present. Nor is there an equivalent way to initiate a tab search within the main MENU BAR (FILE, EDIT, VIEW, etc.) that I could find. This restricts access to the SEARCH TABS feature.

This "automatically keep-it-tidy feature" is not really an issue when only a single browser window is open. However, I have many windows (on different topics of interest), each with many tabs.

I can switch to another browser window that has enough open tabs to have triggered the TAB MENU, then search from there. Or I can use the address bar "%" method).

(Actually, I'm pleasantly surprised that Firefox, running on my older PC, is stable with hundreds of tabs open as accumulated over many months. Clearly I should change my habits!)


2) On your support page titled "Search open tabs in Firefox" at https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/search-open-tabs-firefox , it describes (via examples) using the "List all tabs"/TAB MENU button to access the "Search Tabs" feature. It also outlines using the address bar "%" method.

Unless I misread the article, what it does not make clear, is that the "Search Tabs" feature works the same as "% xyz" in the address bar; whereas using "%xyz" (note the missing space) yields different results (apparently the same as "xyz %"; but "xyz%" yields nothing). Nor does it explain the reason for the different results or the importance/desirability/weirdness of using one method over the other -- it simply presents the examples. I believe this help page could use some expansion/clarification.


3) I noticed that when performing "search tabs" via either the address bar (using "%") or via the TAB MENU, the results do not include any open tabs using "containers" (apparently the same as any open tabs within "private" windows).

I am increasingly using the "container" features by opening then permanently assigning many "sensitive" web sites to one of the container categories. The increased security is a nice idea.

However, with many browser windows open, each with many tabs, this inability to search for and conveniently find open tabs is increasingly frustrating and is nudging me back towards NOT using containers.

Can't some solution be found to maintain the privacy between tabs (and perhaps even private windows) while permitting a tab search to work more thoroughly?


In summary, I simply want to be able to find ALL occurrences of any partial string of searched-for text within ALL tabs in either their title OR address, normal AND container tabs, and preferably in normal AND private windows.

At present I see only a list of 12 results and no means of listing more. Sometimes my "known" open (normal/non-container) tab is not present in that short list (perhaps a preference/sort order is needed for tab titles vs. addresses).

Why not a "List more results", or a selector button to scroll-list "10, 20, 40, 100, ALL", or a button to open and continue with a listing of ALL matching results in a separate pop-up window, etc?


Thanks for all your good and hard work!

Asked by hmarx2014 2 years ago

Last reply by hmarx2014 2 years ago

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Access to Huntington bank

Get this error when logging in to Huntington Bank account on FireFox. Can log in with no problem with Edge. This seems to occur periodically. Any ideas? Have had simila… (read more)

Get this error when logging in to Huntington Bank account on FireFox. Can log in with no problem with Edge. This seems to occur periodically. Any ideas? Have had similar issues with BMO Harris as well.

Access Denied You don't have permission to access "http://onlinebanking.huntington.com/rol/Auth/login.aspx" on this server.

Reference #18.c17c4217.1639064208.794daa4

Asked by dbcurtiss 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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web-based outlook email on iMac (catalina) triggers "something went wrong" error message since Wed 8th Dec 2021

I've been accessing work emails remotely for months now without problem, using iMac (catalina) and Firefox 94 (now updated to 95 with same issue). Log on to workplace ac… (read more)

I've been accessing work emails remotely for months now without problem, using iMac (catalina) and Firefox 94 (now updated to 95 with same issue). Log on to workplace account is fine, as is accessing Office 365. When I click on Outlook (within web-based set up) I see the email page briefly but then get "something went wrong: there was something that went wrong with the application. Pleas refresh your browser" error message, with no other clues as to what the problem is. Refreshing, rebooting etc does not solve issue.

I don't get the problem if I use Chrome, nor when I use Firefox on my workplace Thinkpad. So, something to do with Firefox + iMac? This started on Wed 8th Dec - I have not changed any of my settings, versions or equipment between 7th and 8th Dec, so I don't understand what triggered the problem. Any advice much appreciated.

Asked by tony198 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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My firefox seems to have switched to a weird dark mode for no reason.

For some reason, all of my Firefox related things have switched to a dark mode. My DuckDuckGo page switched to dark, my tab groups have switched to dark, my links have sw… (read more)

For some reason, all of my Firefox related things have switched to a dark mode. My DuckDuckGo page switched to dark, my tab groups have switched to dark, my links have switched to dark! This happened when I was using the Dracula Dark theme, and the Lush Bold Theme.

Asked by robert_phan 2 years ago

Answered by TyDraniu 2 years ago

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Netflix Error F7121-3078

I tried to watch Netflix on your browser but got the error message above with a statement along the lines that I needed to install the latest update of firefox. "It mean… (read more)

I tried to watch Netflix on your browser but got the error message above with a statement along the lines that I needed to install the latest update of firefox.

"It means that the version of Mozilla Firefox you're using on your computer is no longer supported. Follow these steps to fix the problem."

I did update and restarted the browser and later my computer, the same message is appearing.

Asked by rangikudoug 2 years ago

Last reply by Kiki 2 years ago

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unable to view content in OTT platforms

Hello Sir/Ma'am, I am unable to watch series and movies through firefox browsers, I faced the issue initially on Netflix (date- 03/12/2021, it showed that there was a pr… (read more)

Hello Sir/Ma'am,

I am unable to watch series and movies through firefox browsers, I faced the issue initially on Netflix (date- 03/12/2021, it showed that there was a problem to play the video and to update the browser to latest version, when i checked the browser was all updated to date. The same issue is continuing today (date- 04/12/2021), and it is the same for Disney+Hotstar as well. Please fix this issue.

Thank you Divya Naik

Asked by divyagnaik1732 2 years ago

Last reply by Kiki 2 years ago

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I AM DYING OUT HERE

as you may be able to tell from my picture, I am not a young man. just the opposite unfortunagtyely. However a certain group of individuals has been after me for over 5 w… (read more)

as you may be able to tell from my picture, I am not a young man. just the opposite unfortunagtyely. However a certain group of individuals has been after me for over 5 weeks. They have infiltrated every aspect ofmy life. IF you arte a developer interfested in internet freedom, take a look at my file dirtectory. I have begged them to easve me alone. I am not either rich or famous however they juast di=g in deepeer every day....I would gladly inviteany of you who feel threartened by this sort of behavior to log on to y computer remotely. You will have to send me instructiions to follow , but because I am nt a technical wizard I am sure they have set it up pretty simply. I cannot and need desperately bad to check my email. th3wey will niot let me log in....if you could PLEASE HELP ME> I would be forevefr greATFUL. THEY WON'T EVEN LET ME TYHPE AN3EMAIL AS YOU CAN SEE....THANK YOU..MYEMAil is an alias because of thjem. my real namer is Jim Fa.rleyas you may be able to tell from my picture, I am not a young man. just the opposite unfortunagtyely. However a certain group of individuals has been after me for over 5 weeks. They have infiltrated every aspect ofmy life. IF you arte a developer interfested in internet freedom, take a look at my file dirtectory. I have begged them to easve me alone. I am not either rich or famous however they juast di=g in deepeer every day....I would gladly inviteany of you who feel threartened by this sort of behavior to log on to y computer remotely. You will have to send me instructiions to follow , but because I am nt a technical wizard I am sure they have set it up pretty simply. I cannot and need desperately bad to check my email. th3wey will niot let me log in....if you could PLEASE HELP ME> I would be forevefr greATFUL. THEY WON'T EVEN LET ME TYHPE AN3EMAIL AS YOU CAN SEE....THANK YOU..MYEMAil is an alias because of thjem. my real namer is Jim Fa.rley

Asked by Jim Farley 2 years ago

Last reply by Jim Farley 2 years ago

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Constant crashed with blue death screens Firefox after Win 8.1 to Win 10 upgrade

Hi all, Since I switched to Win 10 Firefox constantly crash on my computer. Tried fresh install no change Tried repair no change Switched off extension and then … (read more)

Hi all,

Since I switched to Win 10 Firefox constantly crash on my computer.

  • Tried fresh install no change
  • Tried repair no change
  • Switched off extension and then on (one by one) no change
  • Deleted cache - History - etc .. :( it worked for only a few days since I did a full scan with Microsoft Defender.
  • Since this last crash (as I could not launch Firefox anymore I used shift + click on Mozilla shortcut)I decided to switch off the graphic card acceleration and all the other option in this menu and it seems to help

Could you tell me how to send you the crash report ( I do have 8-10 of them already sent to Mozilla)

Asked by becool.san 2 years ago

Answered by FredMcD 2 years ago

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Website oddity

https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/2014TreatGuide.jsp When visiting the site in firefox, it is said that the page is not found, or at le… (read more)

https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/hcpp/MedicalTreatmentGuidelines/2014TreatGuide.jsp

When visiting the site in firefox, it is said that the page is not found, or at least a portion of the page. When visiting in Chromium-based browser, the data are available normally.

Asked by aschreiber 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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Issues logging into Chase.com

Having problems getting verified for the Chase website through the latest Firefox browser. I've cleared the cache, performed a clean install etc. Cannot get it work. Any … (read more)

Having problems getting verified for the Chase website through the latest Firefox browser. I've cleared the cache, performed a clean install etc. Cannot get it work. Any suggestions?

Asked by tlbarker99 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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location services not available for googlemaps....archived advice not accurate

my google maps app always opens with a city 3500 miles away....went to help, it said to click in a 'i' in a circle next to a locksymbol, left of the address bar....this n… (read more)

my google maps app always opens with a city 3500 miles away....went to help, it said to click in a 'i' in a circle next to a locksymbol, left of the address bar....this no longer exists, i guess....seems there should be simple solution, but I have gone through a lot and can't find one!

Asked by stancanyon 2 years ago

Last reply by stancanyon 2 years ago

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vanguard website

I have the latest version of the Firefox browser 95.0(64-bit). I can not open my Vanguard account using this browser. What needs to be changed to open Vanguard.com. Th… (read more)

I have the latest version of the Firefox browser 95.0(64-bit). I can not open my Vanguard account using this browser. What needs to be changed to open Vanguard.com. Thank you.

Frank Marino ...

Asked by marinofrank 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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Unable to access my primary email account (email provider disabled it) in order to change my email address to the updated address

Good morning, I am unable to add a 2nd email address and/or change my primary email address as my email provider host disabled all old accounts in November and created n… (read more)

Good morning,

I am unable to add a 2nd email address and/or change my primary email address as my email provider host disabled all old accounts in November and created new address details for all users.

As a result, I am unable to access the verification code that is required.

My old email address was: ... @asme.org

My new email address is: ... @asme-member.org

My cell phone is: ... is a text verification is an option.

Thanks in advance,

Kevin Cooper


edited email address and phone# from public and search/spam bots view as this is a community forum.

Asked by cooperj6 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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How can we delete a addin from locked account?

I have added some addins to store from my account enabling 2FA, now I lost 2FA recovery codes (I lost my recovery code when my system got blue screen error) and I have re… (read more)

I have added some addins to store from my account enabling 2FA, now I lost 2FA recovery codes (I lost my recovery code when my system got blue screen error) and I have reinstalled google authenticator. I need to delete a addin from my account. It is so much important for me to delete the addin. Please suggest a solution.

Asked by Bhavasagar 2 years ago

Last reply by FredMcD 2 years ago

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I can't download anything on Firefox even after disabling all of my extentions. Troubleshoot mode works, but I don't know why.

As I described in my subject, I can't download ANYTHING through Firefox, unless it's in troubleshoot mode. I know that troubleshoot mode disables multiple things, includi… (read more)

As I described in my subject, I can't download ANYTHING through Firefox, unless it's in troubleshoot mode. I know that troubleshoot mode disables multiple things, including all of your themes and extensions and add-ons. For example, I can't open my own files in my AOL or Gmail email and download them. I also can't download things from my Google Drive. (Unless I'm in troubleshoot mode.)

However, thinking that it must be one of my add-ons, such as my adblock or any other one (and I mostly just have an adblock), I opened Firefox normally and completely disabled all of my add-ons, but that did not fix the problem.

I also tried downloading things while I had my Antivirus briefly paused, but that didn't work either.

The only time I can download things is in troubleshoot mode, and I don't know what's causing the problem.

Asked by jxinf 2 years ago

Answered by FredMcD 2 years ago

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pages not loading

Hi, Firefox is not responding, not loading pages. It opens, but that is about it. If I start typing, it gives me suggestions, but then fails to load, even if I click on … (read more)

Hi,

Firefox is not responding, not loading pages. It opens, but that is about it. If I start typing, it gives me suggestions, but then fails to load, even if I click on my bookmarks, nothing really happens. Even clicking on Settings, nothing happens. I tried with CCcleaner, restarted many times and closed firefox in Task manager. I would be so grateful for some help!

Kind regards, J.

Asked by Taisho 1 year ago

Answered by FredMcD 1 year ago

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Loss of settings and menus when updating

Last time I updated Firefox all menus and settings were lost. How can I avoid that? Yes, I know the answer is "that shouldn't happen" but it did and took my software en… (read more)

Last time I updated Firefox all menus and settings were lost. How can I avoid that? Yes, I know the answer is "that shouldn't happen" but it did and took my software engineer husband an hour to figure out how to get them back. Would like to skip that step. It's been more than a year since I updated but I'm now getting error messages saying my browser is out of date and website cannot be used without an update. Help!

Asked by ljorde 1 year ago

Last reply by FredMcD 1 year ago