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How do I cycle between Firefox windows in "most recently used" order (using Windows 7)?

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I'm using Windows 7. I know we can cycle through tabs in Firefox, but I prefer opening links in separate windows. Is there a way to cycle between Firefox windows in "most recently used" order? Thanks!

I'm using Windows 7. I know we can cycle through tabs in Firefox, but I prefer opening links in separate windows. Is there a way to cycle between Firefox windows in "most recently used" order? Thanks!

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Hi there. I really appreciate you trying to help! Unfortunately, these add-ons address how to cycle through TABS rather than new WINDOWS in Firefox.

Thanks again for the response!

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On other platforms there is Alt/Command + ` (~) to cycle though Firefox windows. I don't know if that works on Windows as well.

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Well, if you're talking about application windows then it's no longer related to firefox because mainly all of your application windows are managed by your operating system. In Windows, you can use Alt+Tab combination to cycle through application windows. For mac follow this - https://goo.gl/yayFqK

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Thanks again to all!

Unfortunately, co-rel, what you described doesn't work on Windows 7. I can open a NEW Firefox Browser window by typing Ctrl+N, but that's the only related shortcut I know of.

Sajjad Bin Samad, when it comes to WINDOWS APPLICATIONS/PROGRAMs, I use ALT+TAB all the time, to move quickly between programs.

I'm just hoping for a shortcut to quickly move through open FIREFOX BROWSER WINDOWS. So far, I can find no add-ons that will allow this.

I know the terminology can get confusing, especially when one (ME) isn't a "master of operating systems and software terminology." :)

Thanks to both of you for trying! Still looking for an answer!

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