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Open link in new tab changing to tab automatically

PeekyChew
PeekyChew
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Before when I right clicked to open a link in a new tab, it would open it but keep me on my current tab. Now it just goes to the new tab every time. This only happens on one of my PCs, even though they're both on the same version.

I'm running Firefox 27. Thanks.

Before when I right clicked to open a link in a new tab, it would open it but keep me on my current tab. Now it just goes to the new tab every time. This only happens on one of my PCs, even though they're both on the same version. I'm running Firefox 27. Thanks.

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Check out Firefox Options > Tabs. Look at; When I open a new link.

Diego Victor
Diego Victor
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Hello,

I dont know if i understood right, but go to about:config, search for this option "browser.tabs.loadInBackground" and change to false

[How to use about:config]

(fixed link - c )

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Adding on to the above post about the "browser.tabs.loadInBackground" there is a second preference that applies to links which automatically launch a new window, which Firefox diverts to a new tab. This thread discusses that one in case it's relevant: Since updating to FF 25, "When I open a link in a new tab, switch to it immediately." does not work.