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The size of my personalized start page is restricted to the size (length) of its tab and will not open to full screen size.

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The start page is stuck to its tab and will only change size with a sliding arrow between its tab and the next one.

The start page is stuck to its tab and will only change size with a sliding arrow between its tab and the next one.

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Opening in the side bar is the default for bookmarks that are created via a link or button on a website.
You can check the Properties of a bookmark via the right-click context menu in the side bar (Ctrl+B).
In the Bookmarks Manager (Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks) you can click the More button in the Details pane at the bottom right.
Make sure that "Load this bookmark in the side bar" is not selected.

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Could you be more specific? It would be helpful for you to post a screenshot of your problem. Press Print Screen on your keyboard, then open up Paint from your start menu and go to File > Paste. Save the image somewhere, then attach it to a reply here. That will help us to better diagnose your problem.

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When you save the screenshot as am image, you need to save as a JPG or PNG image - Paint defaults to saving as a BMP file, unless you specify another format. https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Adding+screenshots --- It sounds to me like you have that "personalized start page" opening in the Sidebar, instead of a true Tab in the main browser window. A screenshot will tell us.

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Opening in the side bar is the default for bookmarks that are created via a link or button on a website.
You can check the Properties of a bookmark via the right-click context menu in the side bar (Ctrl+B).
In the Bookmarks Manager (Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks) you can click the More button in the Details pane at the bottom right.
Make sure that "Load this bookmark in the side bar" is not selected.

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Thank you