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A "history" panel has opened up on the right side of the browser, and I cannot determine how to close it. I have attempted the common fixes.

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Sorry, on the left side of the browser there is a panel which I cannot seem to close or remove. It is titled "history" and it includes a search box and a list of visited sites. None of the typical fixes have been able to close the box.

Sorry, on the left side of the browser there is a panel which I cannot seem to close or remove. It is titled "history" and it includes a search box and a list of visited sites. None of the typical fixes have been able to close the box.

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  1. Go to View menu
  2. Select the Sidebar menu
  3. Click on History to remove its checkmark.
  4. The History panel should now close.
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Chosen Solution

  1. Go to View menu
  2. Select the Sidebar menu
  3. Click on History to remove its checkmark.
  4. The History panel should now close.
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Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily if the Menu Bar is hidden. Use "Firefox > Options" instead of "Tools > Options" if the menu bar is hidden.

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Worked instantly, many thanks for the fix.