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How to unfocus url upon adding new tab?

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I'm facing an issue in Firefox where the URL bar automatically gains focus whenever I open a new tab. I’m using my own HTML file as a custom new tab page, and I’ve designed it to load specific content and tools that I frequently use. The problem I’m facing is that when the new tab loads, the URL bar automatically takes focus, which disrupts my workflow. Instead, I want the focus to shift to my custom search bar so I can start searching immediately without additional clicks. How can I accomplish this?

I'm facing an issue in Firefox where the URL bar automatically gains focus whenever I open a new tab. I’m using my own HTML file as a custom new tab page, and I’ve designed it to load specific content and tools that I frequently use. The problem I’m facing is that when the new tab loads, the URL bar automatically takes focus, which disrupts my workflow. Instead, I want the focus to shift to my custom search bar so I can start searching immediately without additional clicks. How can I accomplish this?

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