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about:preferences#home : New Tabs

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"Homepage and new windows" setting allows "Custom URLs" as an option. "New tabs" setting allows only "Firefox home page (default)" or "Blank page"

Why is there no longer an option in "New tabs" for a "Custom URL" ??

Is this just another of those program designers' decisions of a less-is-more "improvement" . . . ? Well, it's not.

How can I return to having my Homepage URL also designated for new tabs?

Thank you.

"Homepage and new windows" setting allows "Custom URLs" as an option. "New tabs" setting allows only "Firefox home page (default)" or "Blank page" Why is there no longer an option in "New tabs" for a "Custom URL" ?? Is this just another of those program designers' decisions of a less-is-more "improvement" . . . ? Well, it's not. How can I return to having my Homepage URL also designated for new tabs? Thank you.

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You can look for an extension on the Add-ons website.

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Time passes . . .

Am I to conclude, based on the complete absence of "community" response, that this issue has no remedy?

Merry Christmas.

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You can look for an extension on the Add-ons website.

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Many thanks!

Merry Christmas & Happier Healthier New Year!