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How can I prevent Firefox from overwriting a new tab over the old one?

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Dappy
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I try to find a way allowing me to get a new tab when introducing a new URL. Because I would like to switch between the old an the new tab in the tab bar. I cannot find the solution and so Firefox always overwrites the old tab in the tab bar. Can anybody help? Dappy

I try to find a way allowing me to get a new tab when introducing a new URL. Because I would like to switch between the old an the new tab in the tab bar. I cannot find the solution and so Firefox always overwrites the old tab in the tab bar. Can anybody help? Dappy

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For links in pages, or for bookmarks, in addition to the right-click context menu, you can use these methods to open a link in a new tab:

  • Ctrl+click (hold down the Ctrl key and click the link)
  • middle-click (use the scroll wheel on your mouse to click the link)

If you are typing a URL in the address bar and want to open it in a new tab, you can either:

  • Hold down the Alt key and press Enter
  • Ctrl+click the "go" arrow at the end of the address bar

There are some tab-related add-ons with a stunning range of features, one of which might be to always open everything in a new tab. I haven't checked for it myself, but these are popular and might be a good place to start your research:

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FredMcD
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How are you calling the new link? Right click the link and select Open In New Tab/Window

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Chosen Solution

For links in pages, or for bookmarks, in addition to the right-click context menu, you can use these methods to open a link in a new tab:

  • Ctrl+click (hold down the Ctrl key and click the link)
  • middle-click (use the scroll wheel on your mouse to click the link)

If you are typing a URL in the address bar and want to open it in a new tab, you can either:

  • Hold down the Alt key and press Enter
  • Ctrl+click the "go" arrow at the end of the address bar

There are some tab-related add-ons with a stunning range of features, one of which might be to always open everything in a new tab. I haven't checked for it myself, but these are popular and might be a good place to start your research:

Dappy
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Thank you both, <FredMcD> and <jscher2000> for your friendly and helpful assistance - I will now try your proposals. Dappy