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How can I get a query in the search field to open in a new tab or new window from the current window?

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How can I get a query in the search field to open in a new tab or new window from the current window?

How can I get a query in the search field to open in a new tab or new window from the current window?

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If you are searching via the Search Bar on the Navigation Toolbar, this preference can be changed to have searches there open in a Tab.

Type about:config in the Address Bar and hit Enter. Then answer "I'll be careful". Type this pref in the Search at the top.

browser.search.openintab = double-click to toggle to true

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How are you searching?

  • searching via the location bar
  • search bar on the Navigation Toolbar
  • search bar on the about:home page
  • other search bar (e.g. added by extension)
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Chosen Solution

If you are searching via the Search Bar on the Navigation Toolbar, this preference can be changed to have searches there open in a Tab.

Type about:config in the Address Bar and hit Enter. Then answer "I'll be careful". Type this pref in the Search at the top.

browser.search.openintab = double-click to toggle to true

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Thanks! That works.