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How do I set Firefox to open items in the same window instead of a new tab or window?

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I want to be able to open items (such as click on the results of a search) and not have it open in a new tab or window, just open in the same window (as the search results).

I want to be able to open items (such as click on the results of a search) and not have it open in a new tab or window, just open in the same window (as the search results).

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Type about:preferences#general<Enter> in the address bar. Check the settings under Tab.

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Awesome! I checked off "Don't load tabs until selected" and that seems to do the trick. Thanks for the help!

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Hmmm... I stand corrected-- the settings I changed still either open in a new window or tab. I am looking for it to open in the same window and the same tab... is there a way to do this?

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Some links are pre-programed to open in new links or new windows. You can override this by right clicking and selecting open . . . . . .

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It only gives me the option to open in a new tab or new window when I right click.

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Hmmm. Well then, that is what you have to work with. Unless one of the big guys knows hot to change it.

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See:

For links opened via JavaScript you can look at this pref:

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.