Firefox question

Iron Greasel · 06-06-2005, 11:29 AM

Is it possible to force links to open in the same window unless I choose otherwise? As opposed to opening in a new window? If yes, how? If no, is there a browser around that does it?

Q'alooaith · 06-06-2005, 11:42 AM

Right click => copy link location

Paste in location bar

that should do what your aiming for.

Vaskez · 06-06-2005, 11:45 AM

Restart Firefox and go to Tools > Options... (Edit > Preferences... under Linux and Mac OS X), select Advanced and click on Tabbed Browsing. The following options should be visible:
Force links that open new windows to open in:
the same tab/window as the link
a new tab

damn I've got a wussy Harper avatar now! This crap just doesn't get better does it? I want my dracolych back! I'd settle for a gandalf the pimp avatar!

[ 06-06-2005, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: Vaskez ]

Iron Greasel · 06-06-2005, 12:00 PM

Nope. There's no "Force links that open new windows to open in:" under Tabbed Browsing.

Vaskez · 06-06-2005, 12:19 PM

nor for me, but I got that from here:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/tips

say thank you, for me trying [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Paladin2000 · 06-06-2005, 12:25 PM

Here are two extensions that might help you:

Tab Mix
I am using the 0.1.6 version because it is stable...

Tabbrowser Extensions
This extension has a good selection of features but it is also very unstable. Use it at your own risk.

[ 06-06-2005, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

Iron Greasel · 06-06-2005, 12:51 PM

Thanks, Paladin, Tab Mix did it.

Thanks, Vaskez, at least you tried. Unlike Johnny.

Bungleau · 06-06-2005, 01:44 PM

An easier approach, depending on your version (I'm on 1.04): Tools, options, advanced, Tabbed Browsing. Lets you specify whether links open in a new window, new tab, or current window.

Or you could just right-click on it and select open in new window or open in new tab.

LennonCook · 06-07-2005, 08:41 AM

Visit the URL about:config
Find the pref 'browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs', and set it to true (the filter box up the top will help). Then the option Vaskez mentioned will be there. This is hidden by default since it apparently causes instability on some setups.
And yes, Tab Mix is excellent for this (and alot of other stuff).

06-06-2005, 11:29 AM	#1
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	Is it possible to force links to open in the same window unless I choose otherwise? As opposed to opening in a new window? If yes, how? If no, is there a browser around that does it? __________________

06-06-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
Q'alooaith Emerald Dragon Join Date: December 10, 2003 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 961	Right click => copy link location Paste in location bar that should do what your aiming for. __________________ -Jenn

06-06-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	Restart Firefox and go to Tools > Options... (Edit > Preferences... under Linux and Mac OS X), select Advanced and click on Tabbed Browsing. The following options should be visible: Force links that open new windows to open in: the same tab/window as the link a new tab damn I've got a wussy Harper avatar now! This crap just doesn't get better does it? I want my dracolych back! I'd settle for a gandalf the pimp avatar! [ 06-06-2005, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: Vaskez ] __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

06-06-2005, 12:00 PM	#4
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	Nope. There's no "Force links that open new windows to open in:" under Tabbed Browsing. __________________

06-06-2005, 12:19 PM	#5
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	nor for me, but I got that from here: http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/tips say thank you, for me trying [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

06-06-2005, 12:25 PM	#6
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 53 Posts: 1,728	Here are two extensions that might help you: Tab Mix I am using the 0.1.6 version because it is stable... Tabbrowser Extensions This extension has a good selection of features but it is also very unstable. Use it at your own risk. [ 06-06-2005, 12:27 PM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ] __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

06-06-2005, 12:51 PM	#7
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	Thanks, Paladin, Tab Mix did it. Thanks, Vaskez, at least you tried. Unlike Johnny. __________________

06-06-2005, 01:44 PM	#8
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	An easier approach, depending on your version (I'm on 1.04): Tools, options, advanced, Tabbed Browsing. Lets you specify whether links open in a new window, new tab, or current window. Or you could just right-click on it and select open in new window or open in new tab. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

06-07-2005, 08:41 AM	#9
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Visit the URL about:config Find the pref 'browser.tabs.showSingleWindowModePrefs', and set it to true (the filter box up the top will help). Then the option Vaskez mentioned will be there. This is hidden by default since it apparently causes instability on some setups. And yes, Tab Mix is excellent for this (and alot of other stuff).

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