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Disable Searchbox (f3) on website

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forestpas3
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First of all I don't know if i choose the correct topic.

My issue is that I like to help researchers by filling/doing their online quiz/forms/etc. They usually use this site for reflex test: https://pavlovia.org/ My problem is that you need to strike a key. Whenever I do that the f3 research box appears ... It's fun when you need to close it for a reflex test where seconds do matter. Is there a way to disable it ?

First of all I don't know if i choose the correct topic. My issue is that I like to help researchers by filling/doing their online quiz/forms/etc. They usually use this site for reflex test: https://pavlovia.org/ My problem is that you need to strike a key. Whenever I do that the f3 research box appears ... It's fun when you need to close it for a reflex test where seconds do matter. Is there a way to disable it ?

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You can disable Quick find (find as you type) via "Settings -> General -> Browsing".

  • Settings -> General -> Browsing -> Search for text when you start typing.

You can also set these prefs on the about:config page to disable special link case for opening the find bar.

  • accessibility.typeaheadfind = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.autostart = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.manual = false

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".

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FredMcD
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I take it you need to sign in to the website to use this test?

Please explain how to get to this test. What should happen? What is happening?

cor-el
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Chosen Solution

You can disable Quick find (find as you type) via "Settings -> General -> Browsing".

  • Settings -> General -> Browsing -> Search for text when you start typing.

You can also set these prefs on the about:config page to disable special link case for opening the find bar.

  • accessibility.typeaheadfind = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.autostart = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.manual = false

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".

forestpas3
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cor-el said
You can disable Quick find (find as you type) via "Settings -> General -> Browsing".
  • Settings -> General -> Browsing -> Search for text when you start typing.
You can also set these prefs on the about:config page to disable special link case for opening the find bar.
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.autostart = false
  • accessibility.typeaheadfind.manual = false
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can click the button to "Accept the Risk and Continue".

Thanks you !