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how do i open search results in new tab?

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beachy1
beachy1
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I tried changing the settings in about:config and using alt-enter and neither work. When i go into about:config, browser.search.openintab, it says True"

I tried changing the settings in about:config and using alt-enter and neither work. When i go into about:config, browser.search.openintab, it says True"

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Franz_von_Suppe
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from address bar: Alt+Enter (when browser.urlbar.openintab=false) Enter (when browser.urlbar.openintab=true)

from search bar: Alt+Enter (when browser.search.openintab=false) Enter (when browser.search.openintab=true)

from search field in new tab page: Ctrl+Enter or Ctrl+Shift+Enter

beachy1
beachy1 Question owner
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Brilliant. Works like a champ - thanks!

beachy1
beachy1 Question owner
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Ctrl+Enter worked