Firefox stops responding to left mouse clicks
Hello!
Since at least one update, and maybe two, I have been having the following experience:
For context: I do remote work via Zoom and Teams. I am using an iMac running Sonoma 14.1. I use a magic keyboard and magic mouse. I bought the computer in March of 2023.
1. Open Firefox and use it for a while. All is well.
2. Out of nowhere, with no sequence or pattern I have been able to discern so far, Firefox stops responding to left button mouse clicks. Right ones still work.
3. Quit Firefox and re-open.
4. It responds to left button clicks again.
I don't usually have to do this more than once per day, although I had had days during which I had to do it two or three times.
This does not occur in Safari or Chrome.
Thoughts? X-sH
All Replies (2)
Start Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) or if hardware acceleration or if userChrome.css/userContent.css is causing the problem.
- switch to the Default System theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Themes
- do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Troubleshoot Mode start window
I will give that a shot when I am done seeing patients for the day. I don't quite understand all of the terms you mentioned, but should be able to walk through the steps you outlined. I note the "do NOT click the "refresh Firefox" button—thank you for the warning! Because, honestly? I am definitely a "what happens if I press this huge red button that says 'DO NOT PRESS' on it" kind of person, at least some of the time. So, a warning is always a good idea!
Thanks for your speedy reply! Wow!
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