Firefox is one of the best and most popular browsers that you can use. Whether you use it to get work done or just browse the web, Firefox offers many features that can enhance your browsing experience.
Of course, not all of us know where to start. If you’re just getting started with Firefox and don’t know all the powerful features you can use, read on. Here we will show you the best tips to get you started.
1. Get a warning message before closing all tabs
Have you ever accidentally closed a browser and lost all your open tabs? Not only is it annoying, but it can quickly kill your productivity.
Fortunately, Firefox has a simple trick to avoid these errors. You can have your browser ask you to confirm that you want to close all your tabs, so you don’t lose any important information. That’s how:
- Open Firefox and click on the menu button in the upper right corner of your screen.
- select Settings.
- Be sure to select General in the menu on the left side.
- Low Tabsclick Confirm before exit with ⌘Q either Confirm before closing multiple tabs. The message you get will depend on the operating system you are using.
- Once you’re done, you can close the settings page.
If you are using a Mac computer, you will only get the warning message if you press the Mac keyboard shortcut Command + Q. Which means that if you close the app by clicking the X button in the top left corner of your screen, it will automatically close the app without warning.
On the other hand, Windows users will get a warning message no matter how they close the app. You can use a Windows keyboard shortcut like Alt+F4 or click the X in the top right corner of your screen and you will still get a warning message.
2. Take a screenshot
There are many reasons why you should switch to Firefox, including the ability to take screenshots. Firefox allows you to take a screenshot of whatever is in your browser in seconds.
Also, Firefox allows you to take different types of screenshots. For example, you can capture a specific part of a page or take a screenshot of the entire page.
To take a screenshot, you need to right click on an empty part of a page and then select take screenshot. Then drag or click anywhere on a page to select the region you want to take a screenshot of. Alternatively, you can also click on save full page either save visible in the upper right corner. After taking the screenshot, you will be able to see a preview of your screenshot and you can select to Copy the screenshot or to Discharge to save it to your computer.
If you want to take screenshots faster, you can use the shortcut Command + Shift + S on macOS or Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows
And of course, if you don’t like taking screenshots with your browser, you can also use other screenshot tools for Firefox.
3. Use dark mode
Nowadays almost every app offers a dark mode and Firefox is no exception. You can quickly switch between light and dark modes by following these steps:
- Click on the menu button in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Scroll down and select Settings
- Be sure to click General in the menu on the left side.
- Scroll down and under Language and Appearanceselect the color you want to use.
you can click Light, DarkY Automatic if you want Firefox to match your computer settings. Note that doing this will change the appearance of Firefox, but it will also change the color of any website that supports dark mode. If you select Automatic, make sure to enable and customize dark mode in Windows 11 as well.
What would be the point of using a browser if you can’t customize it however you want? The good news is that Firefox allows you to customize your toolbar with just a few clicks. This is what you need to do:
- Click on the menu button in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Scroll down and select more tools.
- select Customize the toolbar.
A new window will open with all the items you can use on your toolbar. To customize it, all you need to do is drag and drop the elements where you want. You can also drag any item to its additional menu – the menu in the upper right corner of the browser.
When you are finished customizing your toolbar, click Done at the bottom of your screen. And, if you don’t like the look of your toolbar after the changes, you can click Restore Defaults to return to the original toolbar.
5. Customize your shortcuts
When you open a new tab in Firefox, you will see a list of the websites you save or visit just before the search bar. If you want, you can customize these shortcuts and change the title, URL, and even the image.
All you need to do is open a new tab and hover your mouse over the shortcut you want to change. Then click on the three dot button in the upper right corner of the shortcut and select Edit.
You can then change the title and URL or click Use a custom image to change the icon on your shortcut. Once you’re done, click Save.
If you want to see more shortcuts in Firefox, all you need to do is click on the menu button and then go to Settings > Home > Shortcuts and click 1 row to show more rows of shortcuts. And if you want to go a step further, you can click on Sponsored Shortcuts to disable them.
Master Firefox
These are just some of the best tips for mastering Firefox on your Mac or Windows computer. Of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg; If you want to take your experience to the next level, you can also install some Firefox add-ons to increase your productivity.