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How do I get a link to open in a new tab?

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I went to preferences >general> Tabs, and marked Open new windows in a new tab instead. I actually did it a few times, also closed and reopened Firefox. Still, a new tab opens, but the link opens not in the tab but in a new window. Very annoying! Any ideas would be appreciated.

I went to preferences >general> Tabs, and marked Open new windows in a new tab instead. I actually did it a few times, also closed and reopened Firefox. Still, a new tab opens, but the link opens not in the tab but in a new window. Very annoying! Any ideas would be appreciated.

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Try a right click and Open In New Tab.

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Yes that works. I appreciate your help and am happy to not have to deal with a bunch of new windows. I am still annoyed though at having to go that extra step each time. How do I ask Mozilla to fix the problem that wasn't a problem until recently?

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If you have a three-button mouse, hover over the link and press the middle button.

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I don't. I have an Apple trackpad. Any other solutions?

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Sorry  :-/ Check Apple support.