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"When I open a link in a new tab, switch to it immediately" option has no effect on command+clicking on links.

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Whether this option is ticked or un-ticked, command+clicking a link will open the link in a new tab and immediately switch to it.

Is it possible to change this behavior so that command+clicking on a link will open the link in a new tab in the background?

Whether this option is ticked or un-ticked, command+clicking a link will open the link in a new tab and immediately switch to it. Is it possible to change this behavior so that command+clicking on a link will open the link in a new tab in the background?

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Did you try to close and restart Firefox after toggling this setting?

Does holding down the Shift key in addition (i.e. Command + Shift and a left-click) has any effect?


Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).

  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window.