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Browser back & forward button (just to left of http: . . . window) no longer has a dropped down selection. How do I get it back?

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After the new FireFox the forward or back arrow button just to the left of the URL window is missing the drop down selection window. How do I get it back?

After the new FireFox the forward or back arrow button just to the left of the URL window is missing the drop down selection window. How do I get it back?

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The arrow to open the tab history of the Back and Forward buttons has been removed in Firefox 4 and later.

Use one of these methods to open the tab history list:

  • Right click on the Back or Forward button
  • Hold down the left mouse button on the enabled Back or Forward button until the list opens

You can look at this extension:

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Chosen Solution

The arrow to open the tab history of the Back and Forward buttons has been removed in Firefox 4 and later.

Use one of these methods to open the tab history list:

  • Right click on the Back or Forward button
  • Hold down the left mouse button on the enabled Back or Forward button until the list opens

You can look at this extension:

To cor-el: Thanks very much. Does the try for me.