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how can i disable the "ctrl + F" or the "find" shortcut feature?

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Arv0
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i'm trying to disable the feature where you press ctrl + F or function and F but i'm having a hard time finding where to do this.

i'm trying to disable the feature where you press ctrl + F or function and F but i'm having a hard time finding where to do this.

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Anticisco Freeman
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Greetings Arv0
Please try this solution to the problem:
In FF-menu: Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> General -> Uncheck "Begin finding.."
I hope this will solve your problem.

FredMcD
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That will not do what is wanted. The control (function) F is built in the browser.

There was an add-on called Customizable Shortcuts. But I can't find it.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for what you want.

James
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Anticisco Freeman said

Greetings Arv0
Please try this solution to the problem:
In FF-menu: Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> General -> Uncheck "Begin finding.."
I hope this will solve your problem.

That does not do it and this is Firefox on Linux and not Windows so it is Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> General