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Shortcut Key to Open Link in Current Tab

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ElliottB
ElliottB
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Is there a shortcut key that forces links to open in the current tab that would otherwise open in a new window or tab?

Is there a shortcut key that forces links to open in the current tab that would otherwise open in a new window or tab?

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Chris Ilias
Chris Ilias
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I don't think there is. One thing you could do, is drag the link to the current tab.

cor-el
cor-el
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You can look at these prefs on the about:config page.

See http://kb.mozillazine.org/about%3Aconfig

Some extensions that you can look at:

lucas1
lucas1
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Maybe it's not your matter, but after install some Add-ons, they modify the behavior to always open links in new tabs.

A example of that is when you install Tab Utilities, you need to go to its configuration, and in Links field, deselect "Force all links to open in New Tab".