You can look at these prefs on the about:config page to disable FAYT for cases like ' and / to open Quick Find for links. *accessibility.typeaheadfind => false *accessibility.typeaheadfind.manual => false You can open the <b>about:config</b> page via the location/address bar. On the warning page, click "Accept the Risk and Continue" to open about:config. *https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox