https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/opening-bookmark-link-in-new-tab-will-navigate-to-new-tab/m-p/22728#M9415 <P>Hi Juhan, there is a hidden way to control this:</P><P><EM>(A)</EM> In a new tab, type or paste <STRONG>about:config</STRONG> in the address bar and press Enter/Return. Click the button accepting the risk.</P><P><EM>More info on about:config:</EM> <A href="https://support.mozilla.org/kb/about-config-editor-firefox" target="_self">Configuration Editor for Firefox</A>. <EM>Please keep in mind that changes made through this back door aren't fully supported and aren't guaranteed to continue working in the future.</EM></P><P><EM>(B)</EM> In the search box in the page, type or paste <STRONG>inback</STRONG> and pause while the list is filtered</P><P><EM>Firefox should display several preferences that control when it will activate a newly opened tab. In upside down order:</EM></P><UL><LI>browser.tabs.loadInBackground =&gt; this is the preference that has a checkbox on the Settings page, and it applies when you personally direct a link in a web page to a new tab using right-click &gt; Open Link in New Tab, or Ctrl+click (on Mac, Command+click), or middle-click with the mouse wheel</LI><LI>browser.tabs.load<STRONG>Diverted</STRONG>InBackground =&gt; this preference covers links that the page directed to a pop-up window but which Firefox opened in a new tab instead</LI><LI>browser.tabs.load<STRONG>Bookmarks</STRONG>InBackground =&gt; this preference is the one you are looking for today</LI><LI>browser.<STRONG>search.context</STRONG>.loadInBackground =&gt; this preference relates to searches you run by selecting text in a page, right-clicking, and choosing <STRONG>Search [your default search engine] for "[selected text]"</STRONG></LI></UL><P><EM>(C)</EM> To change a preference from false (switch to the new tab) to true (do not switch to the new tab), double-click the preference or click the "toggle" button near the right end of its row. Same to switch back if you change your mind.</P><P><STRONG>Does that change work for you?</STRONG></P><P>I know it would be more convenient if all of these were on the Settings page, but... every few years they simplify it again because too many things have accumulated, so I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope.<EM><BR /></EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:38:02 GMT jscher2000 2023-01-13T19:38:02Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/opening-bookmark-link-in-new-tab-will-navigate-to-new-tab/m-p/22690#M9403 <P>Opening bookmark link in new tab will navigate to new tab instead of staying in current tab</P> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:04:39 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/opening-bookmark-link-in-new-tab-will-navigate-to-new-tab/m-p/22690#M9403 Juhan 2023-01-13T10:04:39Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/opening-bookmark-link-in-new-tab-will-navigate-to-new-tab/m-p/22728#M9415 <P>Hi Juhan, there is a hidden way to control this:</P><P><EM>(A)</EM> In a new tab, type or paste <STRONG>about:config</STRONG> in the address bar and press Enter/Return. Click the button accepting the risk.</P><P><EM>More info on about:config:</EM> <A href="https://support.mozilla.org/kb/about-config-editor-firefox" target="_self">Configuration Editor for Firefox</A>. <EM>Please keep in mind that changes made through this back door aren't fully supported and aren't guaranteed to continue working in the future.</EM></P><P><EM>(B)</EM> In the search box in the page, type or paste <STRONG>inback</STRONG> and pause while the list is filtered</P><P><EM>Firefox should display several preferences that control when it will activate a newly opened tab. In upside down order:</EM></P><UL><LI>browser.tabs.loadInBackground =&gt; this is the preference that has a checkbox on the Settings page, and it applies when you personally direct a link in a web page to a new tab using right-click &gt; Open Link in New Tab, or Ctrl+click (on Mac, Command+click), or middle-click with the mouse wheel</LI><LI>browser.tabs.load<STRONG>Diverted</STRONG>InBackground =&gt; this preference covers links that the page directed to a pop-up window but which Firefox opened in a new tab instead</LI><LI>browser.tabs.load<STRONG>Bookmarks</STRONG>InBackground =&gt; this preference is the one you are looking for today</LI><LI>browser.<STRONG>search.context</STRONG>.loadInBackground =&gt; this preference relates to searches you run by selecting text in a page, right-clicking, and choosing <STRONG>Search [your default search engine] for "[selected text]"</STRONG></LI></UL><P><EM>(C)</EM> To change a preference from false (switch to the new tab) to true (do not switch to the new tab), double-click the preference or click the "toggle" button near the right end of its row. Same to switch back if you change your mind.</P><P><STRONG>Does that change work for you?</STRONG></P><P>I know it would be more convenient if all of these were on the Settings page, but... every few years they simplify it again because too many things have accumulated, so I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope.<EM><BR /></EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:38:02 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/opening-bookmark-link-in-new-tab-will-navigate-to-new-tab/m-p/22728#M9415 jscher2000 2023-01-13T19:38:02Z