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How to open Preferences page with ctrl+, shortcut like in Mac OS X version.

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peletloick
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I want to go to the Preferences page, which I do a lot by the "ctrl+," shortcut on the Linux version of Firefox. I used to do that on my Mac with "cmd+,". It was really useful.

I tried to use the "Customizable Shortcuts" add-on but it did not provide me this setting.

How can I create a shortcut "ctrl+," that does the trick?

Thanks, Loick

I want to go to the Preferences page, which I do a lot by the "ctrl+," shortcut on the Linux version of Firefox. I used to do that on my Mac with "cmd+,". It was really useful. I tried to use the "Customizable Shortcuts" add-on but it did not provide me this setting. How can I create a shortcut "ctrl+," that does the trick? Thanks, Loick

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finitarry
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Mac OS uses Cmd-, for Preferences, not Ctrl-,.

peletloick
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Hi, I didn't find neither get any answer.

Cheers !

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar. Once the page is open, create a bookmark. Then move this bookmark to the Bookmarks Toolbar.

peletloick
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thanks FredMcD, that's a great workaround. Will do for now.

regards, Loick

Modified by peletloick

cor-el
cor-el
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You can assign this code to a keyboard shortcut to open the about:preferences page.

  • openPreferences();

Modified by cor-el