Have you recently found that your middle mouse button isn't opening new tabs in Firefox anymore? Maybe you can't seem to figure out how to enable this shortcut. Maybe you accidentally disabled it and now you don't know how to enable it again.
Whatever the case, we've got a solution for you. In this article, we'll be going through a step-by-step guide on how to fix the middle mouse button opening new tabs in Firefox.
Step 1: Access Firefox Preferences
The first step is to open up Firefox and then go to its Preferences. You can do so by either clicking on the hamburger icon located in the top-right corner and then selecting "Preferences" or you can also press Ctrl + Shift + Del keys while in Firefox to access its settings.
Step 2: Find the Browser Shortcuts
Once you're in Firefox Preferences, you need to find the Browser Shortcuts tab. You can do so by clicking on the "Tools" button located in the top-left corner and then selecting "Shortcuts".
Step 3: Find the Middle Mouse Button Shortcut
Once you've located the Browser Shortcuts tab, you'll need to scroll down until you find the middle mouse button shortcut. It will be labeled either "Middle Mouse Button Open and Close Tab" or "Middle Mouse Button Open New Tab".
Step 4: Enable the Middle Mouse Button Shortcut
Once you've found the middle mouse button shortcut, you'll need to enable it. To do so, simply click on the checkbox next to the shortcut and then click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 5: Restart Firefox
Finally, you'll need to restart Firefox for the changes to take effect. You can do so by simply closing and reopening it.
Once you've followed these steps, the middle mouse button should now open new tabs in Firefox.
FAQs
Q: How to open Firefox Preferences?
A: You can open Firefox Preferences by clicking on the hamburger icon located in the top-right corner and then selecting "Preferences" or you can also press Ctrl + Shift + Del keys while in Firefox to access its settings.
Q: What is the middle mouse button shortcut?
A: The middle mouse button shortcut is labeled either "Middle Mouse Button Open and Close Tab" or "Middle Mouse Button Open New Tab". You can find it in the Browser Shortcuts tab under Firefox Preferences.
Q: How do I enable the middle mouse button shortcut?
A: To enable the middle mouse button shortcut, simply click on the checkbox next to the shortcut and then click "OK" to save your changes.
Q: Do I need to restart Firefox after making the changes?
A: Yes, you will need to restart Firefox for the changes to take effect. You can do so by simply closing and reopening the browser.
Q: Is there anywhere else I can find more information?
A: Yes, you can find more information regarding Firefox shortcuts here.