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Setting is open new windows in new tab. How/can I open new link in a new tab automatically.

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When I go to open a link within a tab, it overrides what is there and opens. I would lik the option of opening a link from within a tab or the menu bar, into a new tab. I cant find that option, the only one being opening a new windows in a new tab Can you help? Thanks

When I go to open a link within a tab, it overrides what is there and opens. I would lik the option of opening a link from within a tab or the menu bar, into a new tab. I cant find that option, the only one being opening a new windows in a new tab Can you help? Thanks

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You can middle-click a link or the Go button on the location bar to open the link in a new tab.
You can also use Alt + Enter to open a link in the location bar in a new tab.

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One method is to right click a link and use the option to open a new tab.

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I know about this option. What I'm looking for is if therea switch that I can change so that it does it automatically all the time or until I turn it off

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I do not know of any such option, maybe someone else does.

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You can middle-click a link or the Go button on the location bar to open the link in a new tab.
You can also use Alt + Enter to open a link in the location bar in a new tab.

See also:

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Thanks to cor-el. The open link in new tab works for me.