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Middle-click opens link in new tab and switches to it — how to stop the auto-switch?

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When I middle-click a link in Firefox, it opens in a new tab, but it also switches me to that new tab immediately.

I’d prefer to stay on the current tab after middle-clicking, and just have the new tab open in the background just like google chrome does. Is there a setting to stop it from automatically switching?

Thanks!

When I middle-click a link in Firefox, it opens in a new tab, but it also switches me to that new tab immediately. I’d prefer to stay on the current tab after middle-clicking, and just have the new tab open in the background just like google chrome does. Is there a setting to stop it from automatically switching? Thanks!

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Denys said

Hi,
  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Select the General panel and go to the Tabs section.
  3. Uncheck When you open a link, image or media in a new tab, switch to it immediately.
For reference, see Tab preferences and settings.

That's for media only. I actually found the solution myself.

about:config browser.tabs.loadBookmarksInBackground true

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Hi,

  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Select the General panel and go to the Tabs section.
  3. Uncheck When you open a link, image or media in a new tab, switch to it immediately.

For reference, see Tab preferences and settings.

Helpful?

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Denys said

Hi,
  1. Click the menu button Fx89menuButton and select Settings.
  2. Select the General panel and go to the Tabs section.
  3. Uncheck When you open a link, image or media in a new tab, switch to it immediately.
For reference, see Tab preferences and settings.

That's for media only. I actually found the solution myself.

about:config browser.tabs.loadBookmarksInBackground true

Helpful?

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