We're calling on all EU-based Mozillians with iOS or iPadOS devices to help us monitor Apple’s new browser choice screens. Join the effort to hold Big Tech to account!

This site will have limited functionality while we undergo maintenance to improve your experience. If an article doesn't solve your issue and you want to ask a question, we have our support community waiting to help you at @FirefoxSupport on Twitter and/r/firefox on Reddit.

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

flashing typing icon when i click on webpages, need help!

  • 3 replies
  • 7 have this problem
  • 3 views
  • Last reply by pav2pav

AnonymousUser
AnonymousUser
more options

when i click on a text or on a web page the flashing icon that you get when typing in a text box appears. I have been on other firefox browsers and they do not have this. how do i get rid of it?

This happened

Every time Firefox opened

== A long time ago

when i click on a text or on a web page the flashing icon that you get when typing in a text box appears. I have been on other firefox browsers and they do not have this. how do i get rid of it? == This happened == Every time Firefox opened == A long time ago

Chosen solution

Sounds like you enabled Caret browsing - hit F7 to turn it off. http://kb.mozillazine.org/Accessibility.browsewithcaret

Read this answer in context 👍 2

All Replies (3)

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
  • Moderator
more options

Chosen Solution

Sounds like you enabled Caret browsing - hit F7 to turn it off. http://kb.mozillazine.org/Accessibility.browsewithcaret

AnonymousUser
AnonymousUser Question owner
more options

cant believe my problem was so simple thank you!

pav2pav
pav2pav
more options

Awesome. That was my problem as well.....Thanks for the easy fix!!

Jeff