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How open link in a new tab and NOT switch to it imidiately?

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How do I open a link in a new tab, without switching to it imidiately?

I have written a custom start page (basic HTML) with rel=nofollow links, so they open in new tabs, but I have to hold the ctrl key to get it to open in the background/not swtich to it imidiately.

I have also changed browser.tabs.loadDivertedInBackground to true (posted by blademasterbobo in a another question/answer)

I also have "open link in new tab" add-on installed.

How do I open a link in a new tab, without switching to it imidiately? I have written a custom start page (basic HTML) with rel=nofollow links, so they open in new tabs, but I have to hold the ctrl key to get it to open in the background/not swtich to it imidiately. I have also changed browser.tabs.loadDivertedInBackground to true (posted by blademasterbobo in a another question/answer) I also have "open link in new tab" add-on installed.

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[solved] 'open link in new tab" addon was mucking it up. when I disable the addon, tabs open in the background.

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[solved] 'open link in new tab" addon was mucking it up. when I disable the addon, tabs open in the background.