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when i click on a firefox tab it opens in a new window

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when i click on a firefox tab it opens in a new window. I use linux mint. Firefox 77.0.1. I have checked in safe mode - problem persists Refreshed firefox - problem persists re-installed firefox - problem persists.

What can I do - I do not want to use another browser

when i click on a firefox tab it opens in a new window. I use linux mint. Firefox 77.0.1. I have checked in safe mode - problem persists Refreshed firefox - problem persists re-installed firefox - problem persists. What can I do - I do not want to use another browser

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hello dennis.guerra,

  • click 3 horizontal lines at the top of your window. Select "Options..."
  • Click the "Tabs" icon at the top of the "Options" window.
  • Click the check box next to "Open new windows in a new tab instead." Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the "Options" window to apply your new settings. Warning.

thank you !

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hello dennis.guerra,

  • click 3 horizontal lines at the top of your window. Select "Options..."
  • Click the "Tabs" icon at the top of the "Options" window.
  • Click the check box next to "Open new windows in a new tab instead." Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the "Options" window to apply your new settings. Warning.

thank you !