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How do I switch the Search Bar back to the previous version?

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Zero-ELEC
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Using the newest update of Firefox has given me a new searchbar, one where I can't switch search engines quickly, instead having to go into a menu to do so. This is detrimental to me since I use the search suggestions of each search engine I have installed. I cannot do that anymore. How do I switch the search bar back to the previous version?

Using the newest update of Firefox has given me a new searchbar, one where I can't switch search engines quickly, instead having to go into a menu to do so. This is detrimental to me since I use the search suggestions of each search engine I have installed. I cannot do that anymore. How do I switch the search bar back to the previous version?

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I've found a solution. If you go into about:config, then search for the browser.search.showOneOffButtons boolean and toggle that, this restores the old functionality. (You might need to restart your browser)

Note that, like always, edit your about:config at your own risk.

credit: askvg.com

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Zero-ELEC
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Chosen Solution

I've found a solution. If you go into about:config, then search for the browser.search.showOneOffButtons boolean and toggle that, this restores the old functionality. (You might need to restart your browser)

Note that, like always, edit your about:config at your own risk.

credit: askvg.com

Stephina
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OMG! Th♥nk y♥u!!! Worked perfectly.

That was royally getting up my nose.