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How to Open New Web Pages in a New Firefox Tab or Window

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By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 2, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Firefox Chrome Safari Microsoft

What to Know

In the address bar, enter about:preferences to open Firefox settings.In the Tabs section, uncheck Open links in tabs instead of new windows. This article explains how to open web pages in a new window each time you click a link on the Firefox web browser. Instructions apply to Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.

Disable Tabbed Browsing

The default behavior is to open a new tab instead of opening a new window. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to modify that default setting. Open the Firefox browser. Enter about:preferences in the browser's address bar and press the Enter or Return key. The Firefox General preferences display. At the bottom of this screen, in the Tabs section, are four options, each accompanied by a check box. The second, Open links in tabs instead of new windows, is enabled by default and instructs Firefox to always open new pages in a tab instead of a window. To disable this functionality and have new pages open in a separate browser window, remove the check mark next to this option by selecting it once. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Manage Tabbed Browsing in Safari for macOS How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Set up Gmail as Your Default Email in Firefox How to Use Firefox's Privacy and Security Features How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website How to Send a Web Page With the Mac's Email Program How to Modify Page Setup for Printing in Firefox What Is the Google Chrome Browser? How to Use the PS4 Web Browser How to Use Firefox Private Browsing How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Control iPhone Safari Settings and Security How to Use APA Format in Google Docs How to Disable JavaScript in Firefox How to Change Home Page and Startup Behavior in Windows How to Fix a 404 Page Not Found Error Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies