Firefox question about opening tabs

Glenn · 10-21-2006, 12:06 PM

Hi

Is there a Firefox add-on that will open bookmarks in the same window as the one currently open without closing the tabs already open?

When I "open in tabs" it will close all the already open tabs, and I want a way to just add those tabs onto the already open ones.

Anyone know if this is possible?

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Cebby · 10-21-2006, 12:08 PM

Not sure if there is an add-in, but I just oopen another browser window then open in tabs.

Glenn · 10-22-2006, 09:50 AM

Anyone else have an idea?

marko3xl3 · 10-22-2006, 12:42 PM

On my Firefox, I just right click the bookmark and ask it to open it in a New Tab, which it does in the same window. Are you referring to something else?

**Tofer** · 10-22-2006, 01:00 PM

ya i was thinking the same thing. right click, new tab works perfect for me. i have 12 or more tabs open at any given point.

Glenn · 10-22-2006, 04:50 PM

I am talking about a group of bookmarks, not a single bookmark.

See where it says Open in Tabs? If that is clicked, it will close all the existing open tabs. I do not want to do that--I want to open those two additional tabs in the same window without closing any existing tabs. Right clicking on Open in Tabs does nothing.

marko3xl3 · 10-22-2006, 05:31 PM

The tabbrowser preferences add-on/extension changes the default behavior to what you desire.

Surprisingly, previous versions of firefox used your method of thinking, which was changed later on per peoples' requests.

Now, installing the above extension will change this behavior to favor your method. I have learned that it does this by changing/adding some values in a config file.

I tried to figure out how it does it and if I could do it myself in a simpler way, but I don't have the time to do that right now. But if you don't mind having the extension around, no problems there. I am more worried about people who like the current way but also like tabbrowser preferences, since it is a truly good extension.

Cheers.

Glenn · 10-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Thanks Marko!

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marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	On my Firefox, I just right click the bookmark and ask it to open it in a New Tab, which it does in the same window. Are you referring to something else? __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

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10-22-2006, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	I am talking about a group of bookmarks, not a single bookmark. See where it says Open in Tabs? If that is clicked, it will close all the existing open tabs. I do not want to do that--I want to open those two additional tabs in the same window without closing any existing tabs. Right clicking on Open in Tabs does nothing. __________________ -Glenn-

10-22-2006, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
marko3xl3 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,709	The tabbrowser preferences add-on/extension changes the default behavior to what you desire. Surprisingly, previous versions of firefox used your method of thinking, which was changed later on per peoples' requests. Now, installing the above extension will change this behavior to favor your method. I have learned that it does this by changing/adding some values in a config file. I tried to figure out how it does it and if I could do it myself in a simpler way, but I don't have the time to do that right now. But if you don't mind having the extension around, no problems there. I am more worried about people who like the current way but also like tabbrowser preferences, since it is a truly good extension. Cheers. __________________ :Marko: Supercharged 98 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4L 4" Deckplate :: TrueFlow Air Intake System :: Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/ Resonator XM Satellite Radio (Roady 2) :: Autometer Boost Gauge :: Color Keyed Spoiler TOYOTA\|moving forward

10-22-2006, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	Thanks Marko! __________________ -Glenn-

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