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the "plus" sign for opening a new tab disappeared. what happened?

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the "plus" sign for opening a new tab disappeared. what happened? how can this be fixed?

the "plus" sign for opening a new tab disappeared. what happened? how can this be fixed?
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Chosen Solution

Try to click Restore Defaults in the Customize palette window.

  • "3-bar" Firefox menu button > Customize
  • View > Toolbars > Customize

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hello, can you try to replicate this behaviour when you launch firefox in safe mode once? if not, maybe an addon is interfering here...

Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems

Have you checked your customization menu to see whether is that icon there or not?

Chosen Solution

Try to click Restore Defaults in the Customize palette window.

  • "3-bar" Firefox menu button > Customize
  • View > Toolbars > Customize

thanks :) It was really helpful... and now i have a prettier browser too :)