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How to install Firefox on Windows

This article describes how to download and install Firefox on Windows.

Last updated: 9/28/24

How to download and install Firefox on Mac

This article explains how to download and install Firefox on macOS.

Last updated: 8/3/24

Bookmarks in Firefox

Bookmarks are links to web pages that make it easy to get back to your favorite places. Learn the basics of making and managing bookmarks.

Last updated: 6/1/23

Profile Manager - Create, remove or switch Firefox profiles

Firefox stores your personal information and settings in a profile folder. Learn to work with different profiles on Firefox.

Last updated: 4 weeks ago

Switch from Chrome to Firefox

Firefox can automatically move bookmarks, passwords, history and other preferences from Chrome without deleting it or interfering with any of its settings.

Last updated: 11/9/24

Use Firefox in Full Screen mode

The Full Screen feature lets you expand the Firefox browser for the current page to fill up your whole screen. This article explains how to turn it on and off.

Last updated: 4/21/23

Keyboard shortcuts - Perform common Firefox tasks quickly

This is a list of Firefox keyboard shortcuts for working with tabs, bookmarks, searching the web, playing media files and more.

Last updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

Where to find and manage downloaded files in Firefox

The Downloads panel and Library keep track of files you download. We'll show you how to access, manage, change settings and find your files.

Last updated: 7/18/24

How do I delete a bookmark?

This article describes different methods to delete pages from your Firefox Bookmarks.

Last updated: 7/18/22

Sort your bookmarks to quickly find the ones you want

We'll show you how to sort or rearrange your bookmarks in the sidebar or Library window view.

Last updated: 12/4/14

How do I use the Firefox spell checker?

Firefox's spell checker streamlines writing by auto-detecting errors, offering quick fixes, and with custom dictionary additions for flawless text.

Last updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

View PDF files using Firefox’s built-in viewer

You can view PDF files directly in Firefox with the built-in viewer. Learn how to use the PDF viewer and how to resolve common problems.

Last updated: 9/3/24

Browsing history in Firefox - View the websites you have visited

Firefox keeps track of the websites you visit when you browse the Web. Learn how to view, search and sort your browsing history.

Last updated: 9/22/23

Create a desktop shortcut to a website

Learn how to easily make a shortcut on your desktop that will open Firefox and take you to a favorite website.

Last updated: 6/19/22

Search with the Firefox address bar

Learn how the address bar makes it easy to search the Web, find bookmarks or pages you visited before, use search engines and more.

Last updated: 7/14/24

Bookmark Tags - Categorize bookmarks to make them easy to find

You can add "tags" to bookmarks. These tags are used to help categorize bookmarks so you can find them easier. Learn how they work.

Last updated: 12/5/22

How to print web pages in Firefox

This article covers the basics of print settings and formatting options in Firefox.

Last updated: 8/22/24

Use tabs to organize lots of websites in a single window

By displaying a website in a tab, Firefox lets you have multiple websites open inside a single window. Learn the basics of using tabs.

Last updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago

How to search the contents of the current page for text or links

When you are viewing a website in Firefox, you can search for words, phrases or links on the page. This article explains how it works.

Last updated: 12/24/23

View articles recommended by Pocket on your Firefox New Tab and homepage

You can view articles and topics recommended by Pocket on your Firefox for desktop homepage and New Tab page.

Last updated: 6/29/24

How to search IMDB, Wikipedia and more from the address bar

Learn how to use Smart Keywords to search a specific website directly from the Firefox address bar.

Last updated: 3/24/21

Accessibility features in Firefox - Make Firefox and web content work for all users

Learn about features that make Firefox and web content accessible if you have vision problems or limited ability to use a keyboard or mouse.

Last updated: 9/2/24

Use mouse shortcuts to perform common tasks in Firefox

This is a list of Firefox mouse shortcuts that you can use to navigate websites, work with tabs, zoom in and out, and more.

Last updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

Pinned Tabs - keep favorite websites open and just a click away

Pinned Tabs allow you to keep your favorite web apps open and just a click away. This article explains how to use them.