My first-born to anyone who solves this Firefox issue (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

Before the latest Firefox update, I would hit the "+" tab and Google opens in the new tab. I set it up that way in about:config. In the past, the cursor would go straight to the search box, which was very convenient. Since the latest Firefox update, the cursor stays in the URL bar. This extra click is highly annoying. I can't have it.

I've tried several different extensions which claim to put the cursor right into the search box when opening a new tab, but none of them work. Judging by the angry feedback Mozilla has been getting lately, I'm not alone here. Is there any little-known backdoor fix for this?

Firefox won't allow you to rollback to the previous version.

 

[sports_fan]

Can't you use the url bar to search?

 

[bostonfred]

Tab key

 

[Raider Nation]

Can't you use the url bar to search?

Still an extra click any way you cut it because the URL field isn't highlighted upon opening a new tab. I know how first-world problemy this sounds, but it was nice to just be able to open the new tab and type instantly.

 

[sports_fan]

Can't you use the url bar to search?

Still an extra click any way you cut it because the URL field isn't highlighted upon opening a new tab. I know how first-world problemy this sounds, but it was nice to just be able to open the new tab and type instantly.

That's weird. I can search from the url bar without clicking after opening a new tab.

 

[tommyboy]

Switch to chrome

 

[captain_amazing]

I think I know a solution - give me a minute to put the details together to post it to you.

 

[AAABatteries]

How much has this cut in to your porn viewing? Could be saving your right arm from irreversible damage, so you got that going for you.

 

[Raider Nation]

How much has this cut in to your porn viewing?

It's definitely not helping.

 

[bostonfred]

Tab key?

 

[Raider Nation]

Tab key?

Does nothing, Fred. In fact, it makes the cursor disappear totally.

Cursor blinks on the URL bar -----> hit tab key -----> cursor disappears

 

[sports_fan]

I don't think this has been posted yet but I think maybe you could use the tab key.

 

[Raider Nation]

I don't think this has been posted yet but I think maybe you could use the tab key.

Does nothing, sports_fan. In fact, it makes the cursor disappear totally.

Cursor blinks on the URL bar -----> hit tab key -----> cursor disappears

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Yek bat?

 

[sports_fan]

Hit the tab key a second time.

 

[Raider Nation]

Hit the tab key a second time.

I hit it several times. Once it's gone, it's gone.

 

[bostonfred]

Hit the tab key a second time.

I hit it several times. Once it's gone, it's gone.

If you hold it down you should see that your cursor is actually moving from thing to thing. Most likely it's highlighting something like a toolbar button or a link in the current page. Usually when you open a new Google page, there's only one clickable thing (the search box) but you probably have a toolbar getting in the way. Try ctrl-tab. Tab cycles to the next clickable thing. Control - tab cycles to the previous one. That might help.

Our ditch the toolbar.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

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Troubleshoot

 

[Raider Nation]

Hit the tab key a second time.

I hit it several times. Once it's gone, it's gone.

If you hold it down you should see that your cursor is actually moving from thing to thing. Most likely it's highlighting something like a toolbar button or a link in the current page. Usually when you open a new Google page, there's only one clickable thing (the search box) but you probably have a toolbar getting in the way.

Try ctrl-tab. Tab cycles to the next clickable thing. Control - tab cycles to the previous one. That might help.

Our ditch the toolbar.

ctrl+tab took me back to the first tab I have open on the far left.

Hitting the tab key exactly seven times finally put the cursor into the search box. That's unmanageable.

 

[bostonfred]

Sorry shift tab

 

[sports_fan]

http://classroom.synonym.com/DM-Resize/photos.demandstudios.com/getty/article/152/209/87788479.jpg?w=600&h=600&keep_ratio=1

Troubleshoot

Ah my tab key is shorter. So it must operate differently.

 

[Raider Nation]

Sorry shift tab

That method takes exactly 12 tries to get the cursor into the search box. I give up. Thanks for the help though.

 

[GAlmgren]

I know the answer but have no interest in another kid.

 

[Flying V]

I know the answer but have no interest in another kid.

What if he does windows?

 

[bostonfred]

Ctrl tab doesn't go to your first browser tab, it goes to the next application tab you have open. If you're in the newest one, all the way to the right, it will stay over with the first. Ctrl tab again will go to the second, third, etc.

Ctrl shift tab will go through your browser tabs right to left instead of ctrl tab which goes left to right.

This also works when you have multiple docs or spreadsheets or other tabbed apps open. It works like alt tab, except only for that one application.

Also alt tab also works with shift, so when alt tab opens the list of all your currently running programs so you can cycle left to right, alt shift tab goes right to left.

Huge time saver for keyboard guys if you don't already use it.

 

[McGarnicle]

Reset your modem, reboot with your DOS diskette and reinstall Windows 95.

 

[sports_fan]

Have you tried setting it up to open the Google homepage when you open a new tab?

 

[sports_fan]

Maybe when you first start up your browser open 20 dedicated porn tabs and manually select the search field for each for quick access when you need it.

 

[captain_amazing]

Can you post your about:config newtab settings (maybe take a screenshot) and do the same for focus in about:config - I ask because every newtab for me focuses automatically on the address bar, allowing me to type and search immediately without any additional clicks .

I was attempting to hack the issue, but have come up empty - there's a great extension called GreaseMonkey that allows you to execute your own custom JS on an specific page or pages you choose, but Firefox is ignoring all of my events, because it knows it isn't user-generated.

 

[The Big Guy]

A lot of people in here fighting over who gets to keep your first born.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Have you tried playing with a tab add-on? I use Tab Mix Plus because it allows me to lock a tab, which makes it so that when I click on a link it opens up onto a new tab (nice for FFA, I auto reload that and lock it, so I always have the front page open and refreshed.)

When I open a tab, I go to the http space which says "search or enter address."

 

[johnnycakes]

Sounds great as long as your first born isn't nicknamed Red Chief.

 

[James Daulton]

2 clicks is too much?

 

[James Daulton]

And there are people who don't use Chrome?

I guess you could switch to IE....?????

 

[Ashem]

Uninstall and reinstall a previous version.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

http://candyhero.com/__public/images/products/c-gallery-9-53/4400.jpg

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

http://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/editorsnotes/files/2013/02/Scan-3-copy-8.jpeg

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2011/18/kjubs_000101c_1800.jpg

 

[Raider Nation]

Can you post your about:config newtab settings (maybe take a screenshot) and do the same for focus in about:config - I ask because every newtab for me focuses automatically on the address bar, allowing me to type and search immediately without any additional clicks .

I was attempting to hack the issue, but have come up empty - there's a great extension called GreaseMonkey that allows you to execute your own custom JS on an specific page or pages you choose, but Firefox is ignoring all of my events, because it knows it isn't user-generated.

about:config - newtab

 

[Mister CIA]

http://candyhero.com/__public/images/products/c-gallery-9-53/4400.jpg

http://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/editorsnotes/files/2013/02/Scan-3-copy-8.jpeg

http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2011/18/kjubs_000101c_1800.jpg

You're tabbynormal.

 

[Raider Nation]

Google.ca (Canada) is my "new tab" setting instead of Google.com because Google U.S. is more restrictive with adult images. Shocking that I know that?

 

[Raider Nation]

Hey buddy, I can't give you a tab until you order something.

 

[Raider Nation]

And there are people who don't use Chrome?

I installed it a while back and just wasn't feeling it. I'm happy with everything about FF except for this one minor issue.

 

[grateful zed]

alt+F4 toggles the default search engine in your browser.

 

[captain_amazing]

Can you post your about:config newtab settings (maybe take a screenshot) and do the same for focus in about:config - I ask because every newtab for me focuses automatically on the address bar, allowing me to type and search immediately without any additional clicks .

I was attempting to hack the issue, but have come up empty - there's a great extension called GreaseMonkey that allows you to execute your own custom JS on an specific page or pages you choose, but Firefox is ignoring all of my events, because it knows it isn't user-generated.

about:config - newtab

Change your browser.newtab.url to this: https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl

That should auto highlight the address bar, allowing you to type whatever immediately without a click.

EDIT: The issue with yours not auto highlighting is that you're not giving firefox the complete web address, forcing it to have to reload the page after it retrieves the full address, which causes it to lose focus (well not focus, but selection) over the address bar.

 

[Raider Nation]

Can you post your about:config newtab settings (maybe take a screenshot) and do the same for focus in about:config - I ask because every newtab for me focuses automatically on the address bar, allowing me to type and search immediately without any additional clicks .

I was attempting to hack the issue, but have come up empty - there's a great extension called GreaseMonkey that allows you to execute your own custom JS on an specific page or pages you choose, but Firefox is ignoring all of my events, because it knows it isn't user-generated.

about:config - newtab

Change your browser.newtab.url to this: https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl

That should auto highlight the address bar, allowing you to type whatever immediately without a click.

EDIT: The issue with yours not auto highlighting is that you're not giving firefox the complete web address, forcing it to have to reload the page after it retrieves the full address, which causes it to lose focus (well not focus, but selection) over the address bar.

Worked like a charm.

Thanks to everyone who tried to help, except for Tanner.

 

[Raider Nation]

P.S. I'm never having kids.

 

[captain_amazing]

No problem.

That's alright - I wouldn't want an offspring of a Raider's fan anyway.

 

[Christo]

http://sidelinesnews.com/blogs/editorsnotes/files/2013/02/Scan-3-copy-8.jpeg

 

[ratpfink]

Extra clicks?

Ctrl+T, Ctrl+L(may be unnecessary), type your search, press enter

Zero clicks.