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How do I turn ON automatic redirect?

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When I click on a link in an article or email the linked page does not open unless I approve it using a link at the top. I want to be able to open the page when I tap a link.

When I click on a link in an article or email the linked page does not open unless I approve it using a link at the top. I want to be able to open the page when I tap a link.

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Hi, try this: Type about:config into the address bar, press Enter, accept the warning, scroll down to accessibility.blockautorefresh and double click on it to change 'Value' from True to False, then restart Firefox.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you!

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Hi, try this: Type about:config into the address bar, press Enter, accept the warning, scroll down to accessibility.blockautorefresh and double click on it to change 'Value' from True to False, then restart Firefox.

If your question is resolved by this or another answer, please take a minute to let us know. Thank you!

aprocter
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Thank you for the prompt response AND FOR WHAT TURNED OUT TO BE THE RIGHT ANSWER!!!