Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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Phil K
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Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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Actually it's when i select open in new tab. I DON'T want it to go straight to new tab.
How can i stop it doing this ?
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trolly
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Re: Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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about:config -> browser.tabs.loadDivertedInBackground -> true
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Re: Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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Got it. Tools>Options>Tabs>Untick "When I open new tab, switch to it immediately"
Trolly, new offence, but couldn't fathom out what you'd suggested.
BUT it did give me a clue (one that I should have sussed myself !)
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Re: Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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This issue can also be caused by the GoodSearch Toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)

See http://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troublesh ... and+themes
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Re: Firefox keeps jumping to new tab - how to stop ?

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Phil K wrote:Got it. Tools>Options>Tabs>Untick "When I open new tab, switch to it immediately"
Trolly, new offence, but couldn't fathom out what you'd suggested.
BUT it did give me a clue (one that I should have sussed myself !)


Non taken. ;-)

It simply means to type "about:config" (without the quotes) in the address bar, then search for the name and set it to true.
Think for yourself. Otherwise you have to believe what other people tell you.
A society based on individualism is an oxymoron. || Freedom is at first the freedom to starve.
Constitution says: One man, one vote. Supreme court says: One dollar, one vote.
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