Where did you install Firefox from? Help Mozilla uncover 3rd party websites that offer problematic Firefox installation by taking part in our campaign. There will be swag, and you'll be featured in our blog if you manage to report at least 10 valid reports!

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Back button not always working

oaktree_b
oaktree_b
more options

within the last week, the back button doesn't always seem to work or is greyed out. I've noticed it mostly when doing a Google search, I click on the link and it opens the website just fine, but the back button doesn't work. I have to load the browser history and pick the website from there I want to go back to...

within the last week, the back button doesn't always seem to work or is greyed out. I've noticed it mostly when doing a Google search, I click on the link and it opens the website just fine, but the back button doesn't work. I have to load the browser history and pick the website from there I want to go back to...

All Replies (1)

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

Do you use any "container" extensions? In some of them, when you click a link that leads to a new container, the original tab is closed. Next time, try using Undo Close Tab (either right-click any tab to find it on the menu, or press Ctrl+Shift+t) and see whether your search results page re-opens.