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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

Since checking the "open new windows in a new tab instead" box does not work, how do I prevent a new window from opening when clicking on certain links?

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darrinlevy
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When I click on certain links, it causes a new window to open. I cannot think of a scenario where I would ever want this to happen, so I am wondering if it is possible to prevent it.

Right clicking on the link does give me the option of opening it in a new tab, but it seems ridiculous to have to do that every time one wants to click on a link.

When I click on certain links, it causes a new window to open. I cannot think of a scenario where I would ever want this to happen, so I am wondering if it is possible to prevent it. Right clicking on the link does give me the option of opening it in a new tab, but it seems ridiculous to have to do that every time one wants to click on a link.

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cor-el
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That can happen for specific JavaScript links.

You can check the browser.link.open_newwindow prefs on the about:config page.

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