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New window, shows a form box "search with DuckDuckGo or enter address" when I type it jumps to the top address bar. I want to type in the form on the screen, I don't want nor expect it to go to the address bar. If I wanted the address bar, i would start typing there. This just messes with my head!

Can this be turned off, or better removed from firefox? The one thing I like(d) about firefox is that unlike Microsoft (who knows better than you what you are thinking and what you want to do) it actually followed your commands. Don't be like Microsoft.

New window, shows a form box "search with DuckDuckGo or enter address" when I type it jumps to the top address bar. I want to type in the form on the screen, I don't want nor expect it to go to the address bar. If I wanted the address bar, i would start typing there. This just messes with my head! Can this be turned off, or better removed from firefox? The one thing I like(d) about firefox is that unlike Microsoft (who knows better than you what you are thinking and what you want to do) it actually followed your commands. Don't be like Microsoft.
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