How come I can't select to open in a new window instead of a new tab?
I want to always use a new window rather than a new tab. How do I tell Firefox not to use tabs? Also I want to know why open minimized windows listed on the task bar won't restore when I click on them?
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Perhaps this: Settings > General > Tabs > [deselect] Open links in tabs instead of new windows.
This behavior is controlled by these two prefs on the about:config page.
Normal Links as set via "Settings -> General":
- browser.link.open_newwindow
1:current tab;2:new window;3:new tab;
JavaScript Links (not available via the UI):
- browser.link.open_newwindow.restriction
0:divert always;1:divert never;2:divert no features
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. If you get the warning page, you can click the "Accept the Risk and Continue" button.
Modified by cor-el
This thread came back to life today, so let me mention if you never ever want a second tab in a window, I wrote an add-on for that (and there probably are others):
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/i-hate-tabs-sdi-for-firefox/