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''Note: On [[Macs]], replace ctrl with command/apple key'' | ''Note: On [[Macs]], replace ctrl with command/apple key'' | ||
| − | *Close a window or tab: ctrl+ | + | *Close a window or tab: ctrl+W |
| − | *Jump to search bar: ctrl+ | + | *Jump to search bar: ctrl+K |
| − | *Open a new tab: ctrl+ | + | *Open a new tab: ctrl+T |
| − | *Re-open last closed tab: ctrl+shift+ | + | *Re-open last closed tab: ctrl+shift+T |
| − | *Open a new Firefox window: ctrl+ | + | *Open a new Firefox window: ctrl+N |
| − | *Jump straight to address bar: F6, ctrl+ | + | *Jump straight to address bar: F6, ctrl+L |
| − | *Refresh a page: F5, ctrl+ | + | *Refresh a page: F5, ctrl+R |
| − | *Open your history: ctrl+ | + | *Open your history: ctrl+H |
*Find as you type: / | *Find as you type: / | ||
*Jump to next open tab: ctrl+page up | *Jump to next open tab: ctrl+page up | ||
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*From the FireFox Menu, select '''Add-ons'''. | *From the FireFox Menu, select '''Add-ons'''. | ||
*In the Add-on Manager window select '''Extensions'''. | *In the Add-on Manager window select '''Extensions'''. | ||
| + | *If you have questions or concerns about installed Extensions, or didn't intentionally install them, please contact the Technology Helpline. | ||
| + | {{Tech help}} | ||
==Troubleshooting== | ==Troubleshooting== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:58, 7 April 2020
Mozilla Firefox is an award-winning, free, open source web browser.
Contents
Useful features
- Tabbed browsing
- Inline spellcheck
- Find as you type
- Extensions
- Full screen mode
- Integrated search
Keyboard shortcuts
Note: On Macs, replace ctrl with command/apple key
- Close a window or tab: ctrl+W
- Jump to search bar: ctrl+K
- Open a new tab: ctrl+T
- Re-open last closed tab: ctrl+shift+T
- Open a new Firefox window: ctrl+N
- Jump straight to address bar: F6, ctrl+L
- Refresh a page: F5, ctrl+R
- Open your history: ctrl+H
- Find as you type: /
- Jump to next open tab: ctrl+page up
- Jump to previous open tab: ctrl+page down
Current version
Mozilla suggests that all users update to the latest version of the browser.
How do I check if I have the current version of Mozilla Firefox?
- Windows without menus showing - From the FireFox menu - select Help - About FireFox.
- Windows with Menus Showing - From the Help Menu select About FireFox.
- Macintosh - From the FireFox menu - select About Firefox.
How do I check if I have browser extensions installed in Mozilla Firefox?
- From the FireFox Menu, select Add-ons.
- In the Add-on Manager window select Extensions.
- If you have questions or concerns about installed Extensions, or didn't intentionally install them, please contact the Technology Helpline.
Troubleshooting
Mozilla acting slow?
Try , which keeps your essential information (bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords), but resets other profile information that can slow down your browsing.