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How can I view two windows side by side?

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I have two windows open in two different tabs, but I want to view them side by side on the screen. Can I do this in Firefox? How?

I have two windows open in two different tabs, but I want to view them side by side on the screen. Can I do this in Firefox? How?

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Adjust the window size, not the tab size. Open 2 windows, not 2 tabs.

The add-ons might be better for you. You can always uninstall them if it is not what you want.


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You could open a second Firefox window, adjust the sizes of the two windows and align them side by side. (Firefox button > New Tab > New Window OR CTRL+N OR File > New Tab > New Window if using the Menu Bar)

You could install one of the Add-ons to view multiple tabs at the same time:


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I haven't tried the add-ons yet, but I can't figure out how to adjust the size of windows in Firefox. Any help?

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Adjust the window size, not the tab size. Open 2 windows, not 2 tabs.

The add-ons might be better for you. You can always uninstall them if it is not what you want.


If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when signed-in to the forum.