Mozilla Firefox
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Mozilla Firefox is an award-winning, free, open source web browser.

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.

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