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How do I enable the switch to tab function?

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Senerio
Senerio
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I utilized the switch to tab function a lot, and now it's been removed. Is there a way to enable it?

I utilized the switch to tab function a lot, and now it's been removed. Is there a way to enable it?

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Make sure the Open Tabs has a checkmark.

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Location Bar: When using the location bar, suggest: 
    History
    Bookmarks
[X] Open tabs
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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 12.0.6.147 Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 12.0.5.146
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Flash: Grab the uninstaller from here: Uninstall Flash Player | Windows Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Then reinstall the latest version.

Flash Player Version 18.0.0.160
https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html

Shockwave Director: Shockwave Standalone Installer / Uninstaller{web link} Shockwave Director Version 12.1.8.158 http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options) key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

Senerio
Senerio Question owner
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safe mode did not enable switch to tab.

Thanks for the heads up about the plugin, though.

cor-el
cor-el
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Chosen Solution

Make sure the Open Tabs has a checkmark.

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Location Bar: When using the location bar, suggest: 
    History
    Bookmarks
[X] Open tabs