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In Tools Options Tabs, my choice is to 'open new window in new tab.' Only opens tab, never window.

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justino207
justino207
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Running Firefox version 35.0.1 in Windows 8.1.

In Tools>Options>Tabs, my choice is to 'open new window in a new tab instead.' Whether the box is checked or not checked, I ONLY get tabs, no window. I do not want tabs for anything.

How can I fix it so I check the box and get a window?

Thank you.

Running Firefox version 35.0.1 in Windows 8.1. In Tools>Options>Tabs, my choice is to 'open new window in a new tab instead.' Whether the box is checked or not checked, I ONLY get tabs, no window. I do not want tabs for anything. How can I fix it so I check the box and get a window? Thank you.

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guigs
guigs
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Uncheck that box in order to open new tabs in a new window.

To have complete control, however you can right click on any link and choose "Open in new window" regardless of what is checked in that setting.

I hope this helps.