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Denc nañu waxtaan wii. Yónneel yeneen laaj soo soxlaa ndimbal.

Dont want to switch tabs

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tiernanmc
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When I click on a link I don't want it to open a new tab nor switch to a new window. Cant seem to figure out how to do that.

When I click on a link I don't want it to open a new tab nor switch to a new window. Cant seem to figure out how to do that.

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You can check some browser.link.open prefs on the about:config page.

For links opened via JavaScript you can look at this pref:

You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I accept the risk!" to continue.

Note that internal about pages like about:addons and about:preferences will still open in a new tab.