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I cannot type in Firefox (any websites, other browers work fine)

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maswala
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When I start typing something on Facebook, or in my email, or a comment on a blog, in Firefox, it will let me type a word or two, and then nothing more. All other functions work fine, it isn't frozen, but there is no response to anything I do with the keyboard. Other internet browsers and other programs work fine. It started with the space bar being just a bit behind the other letters (so I typed a word, pressed space, had to wait for the space to appear before I could type the next word) but now it is everything.

When I start typing something on Facebook, or in my email, or a comment on a blog, in Firefox, it will let me type a word or two, and then nothing more. All other functions work fine, it isn't frozen, but there is no response to anything I do with the keyboard. Other internet browsers and other programs work fine. It started with the space bar being just a bit behind the other letters (so I typed a word, pressed space, had to wait for the space to appear before I could type the next word) but now it is everything.

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Clear Cookies & Cache

Clear the Network Cache

Troubleshooting extensions and themes

Update All your Firefox Plugins

Troubleshooting plugins

Check and tell if its working.

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Hasan
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Chosen Solution

Clear Cookies & Cache

Clear the Network Cache

Troubleshooting extensions and themes

Update All your Firefox Plugins

Troubleshooting plugins

Check and tell if its working.

maswala
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It seems to have been a temporary glitch, as it is all fine now, but I am keeping your hints and tips for future reference - thanks!