Join the AMA (Ask Me Anything) with the Firefox leadership team to celebrate Firefox 20th anniversary and discuss Firefox’s future on Mozilla Connect. Mark your calendar on Thursday, November 14, 18:00 - 20:00 UTC!

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.

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

Google search engine settings that is built-in in the browser

  • 2 replies
  • 1 has this problem
  • 8 views
  • Last reply by Amos

more options

Google search engine is built-in in the browser. How can I set it so the search results will be shown on a new window, like the Google toolbar does, and in the same window (after Enter)?!

Google search engine is built-in in the browser. How can I set it so the search results will be shown on a new window, like the Google toolbar does, and in the same window (after Enter)?!

Modified by Amos

Chosen solution

in your about:config settings

  • browser.search.openintab user set true

see https://support.mozilla.com/questions/899856

with or without the setting you can make something entered into the search bar or into the location bar open in a new tab with "Alt+Enter".

Read this answer in context 👍 0

All Replies (2)

more options

Chosen Solution

in your about:config settings

  • browser.search.openintab user set true

see https://support.mozilla.com/questions/899856

with or without the setting you can make something entered into the search bar or into the location bar open in a new tab with "Alt+Enter".

more options

Thanks dmcritchie