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if you click arrow in search it opens in same tab. change to open in new tab

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richie70
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I have changed the setting in about:config. When I enter a question in the search bar and click enter it does open a new tab but if you click the arrow it opens in the current tab. I want both "enter and arrow" to open in new tab. 

   What do I need to do to get this to work???????
I have changed the setting in about:config. When I enter a question in the search bar and click enter it does open a new tab but if you click the arrow it opens in the current tab. I want both "enter and arrow" to open in new tab. What do I need to do to get this to work???????

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Are you using Tab Mix Plus?

This could be a problem with the TMP settings.

  • TMP Options/Preferences > Links: uncheck "Open links with a target attribute in the current tab"
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cor-el
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Chosen Solution

Are you using Tab Mix Plus?

This could be a problem with the TMP settings.

  • TMP Options/Preferences > Links: uncheck "Open links with a target attribute in the current tab"
richie70
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My problem was solved by installing Tab Mix Plus and then making sure of the above preference was unchecked. 

   Thanks