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If it's the most recent updated one, I see no improvement. Cut and paste was not visible so I had to Google to find out where it was. It turns out you have to hit "alt' to get a menu in the top left and then click "edit". WHY? These geeks sit around with nothing to do so they go mess with something that worked fine as it was. If they want to update under the "hood", that's fine, but why do I have to re-learn?
 

Huh; I just installed the most recent v. of Ff, and Cut and Paste are still where they always were; maybe it's something to do with my ISP? IDK, this stuff just keeps getting more and more confusing, though; I agree: why do they have to make changes just for the sake of making changes?! Very irritating.
 
The only thing I didn't like about version 89 was the default double line-spacing in the dropdown menus -- that is, padding above and below each text entry. I removed the padding via this info at mozillazine.org (which is not Mozilla):

What genius decided to double space all menus?
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=3075352

There are a few browser.proton.* prefs that partially disable the proton theme (the upper and lower padding) (set to false).

* browser.proton.contextmenus.enabled
* browser.doorhangers.enabled
* browser.proton.enabled

These are found by going (in a new tab) to about:config and searching for proton -- then set the above to false.
 
officerripley said:
Huh; I just installed the most recent v. of Ff, and Cut and Paste are still where they always were; maybe it's something to do with my ISP? IDK, this stuff just keeps getting more and more confusing, though; I agree: why do they have to make changes just for the sake of making changes?! Very irritating.
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It might have something to do with the version of Windows you have. Mine is 8.1.
 
Oh no. Mine didn't update yet.

I hate change and have been complaining about it for 25 years. Websites, software, the nerds always work overtime to make them WORSE and less user-friendly. Never fails.

Morningstar forums did a major update last year and destroyed it. Most of the regular users left, including me.
 
Murrmurr said:
I don't like the white band across the top, where tabs are. My eyes don't like it. But I haven't figured out yet how to change it to blue or whatever. Changing the "theme" didn't do it.
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I'm wondering what theme you tried.
Go to Tools > Add-ons and Themes
Then use the Find more add-ons search box.

Or just go to https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/themes/
and find a theme that works for you.
What's neat is that you can try on (install) a theme to see if you like it, then remove if you don't. Or, without removing it, try another.

Good luck!
 
Devi said:
I'm wondering what theme you tried.
Go to Tools > Add-ons and Themes
Then use the Find more add-ons search box.

Or just go to https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/themes/
and find a theme that works for you.
What's neat is that you can try on (install) a theme to see if you like it, then remove if you don't. Or, without removing it, try another.

Good luck!
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Thanks, Devi!

Done. Much better.
 
Chet said:
It might have something to do with the version of Windows you have. Mine is 8.1.
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In Firefox, right click in a blank area on the toolbar. When the menu drops down, select Customize Toolbar. A box should open with a bunch of icons; click on the "scissors" and drag up to the toolbar. Boom.
 
C'est Moi said:
In Firefox, right click in a blank area on the toolbar. When the menu drops down, select Customize Toolbar. A box should open with a bunch of icons; click on the "scissors" and drag up to the toolbar. Boom.
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Thanks but I achieved the same by alt>view>toolbars>customize toolbar. Badda Boom.
 
Pinky said:
I hate it .. and the option isn't there to switch back to an older version :mad:
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What is it that you hate about it? You may be able to fix it with a few tweaks.

Otherwise, you're probably going to have to uninstall Firefox, download the older version that you wish, and reinstall.

Mozilla Firefox archives:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/

In that case, you may also have to disconnect your computer temporarily from the Internet (before installing the "new" older version) in order to stop the older version from automatically updating to the current version:

Temporarily disconnect from Internet
Install Firefox
In a new browser window or tab, go to:
- about:preferences
- General
- Select from
Automatically install updates (recommended)
Check for updates but let you choose to install them
Reconnect to Internet
 
Devi said:
What is it that you hate about it? You may be able to fix it with a few tweaks.

Otherwise, you're probably going to have to uninstall Firefox, download the older version that you wish, and reinstall.

Mozilla Firefox archives:
http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/releases/

In that case, you may also have to disconnect your computer temporarily from the Internet (before installing the "new" older version) in order to stop the older version from automatically updating to the current version:

Temporarily disconnect from Internet
Install Firefox
In a new browser window or tab, go to:
- about:preferences
- General
- Select from
Automatically install updates (recommended)
Check for updates but let you choose to install them
Reconnect to Internet
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I wanted to do a system restore, but can't on this computer. Firefox isn't forthcoming with the older versions. Believe me, I tried .. got my husband who was in IT to try as well. Nothing works.
 
hollydolly said:
I'm still using 88.0.1..now I've heard all your woes, I'm not updating to 89 till they make a fix...
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Okay. My couple of tweaks fixed everything I wanted fixed. Don't know if the Firefox devs will do it; they don't seem to listen all that well.
 

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