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Now my browser using Win 10 FF v47.0.1 when I open anylink a new window opens--before it always OPENED A NEW TAB!! How do I get it back to only open a new tab

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EDDIE T.
EDDIE T.
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I do not want FF to automatically open a new window instead of when i request to open my email account I want the next tab to open on the same window---like it used to before I updated the browser.

I do not want FF to automatically open a new window instead of when i request to open my email account I want the next tab to open on the same window---like it used to before I updated the browser.

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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Under Tabs, mark Open new windows in a new tab instead.

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FredMcD
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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Under Tabs, mark Open new windows in a new tab instead.

EDDIE T.
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FredMcD said

Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Under Tabs, mark Open new windows in a new tab instead.

A GENTLEMAN AND A GENIUS, THANK YOU SO MUCH (AND REALLY I AM NOT A DUMMY) JUST COULD NOT GET WHAT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE)!!!! THANKS AGAIN I WILL PAY IT FORWARD.

FredMcD
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Glad to help. Safe Surfing.