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    Mouse and Firefox

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by azntiger1000, Dec 31, 2006.

  1. azntiger1000

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    Hey. I have a Logitech MX610 mouse and one of the buttons I set it to as ctrl+w which is close tabs for both IE and Firefox. In the IE it works flawlessly and then in the Firefox it doesn't work. I was wondering if I have to do anything in the about:config menu? Can anyone help me thanks.
     
    azntiger1000, Dec 31, 2006
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    qhn Notebook User

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    tried firefox "mouse gesture" addon?

    cheers ....
     
    qhn, Dec 31, 2006
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    I have a button on my MX1000 which is set to Ctrl+F4 which is close tab in firefox... works on versions 1.0.7-1.5.9 definately... haven't upgraded to 2.0
     
    dragonesse, Jan 1, 2007
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    Aww good idea, but version 2.0 doesn't support that. Man why are the software creators doing this!
     
    azntiger1000, Jan 1, 2007
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have an emergency alt + f4 command on my mouse. ;)
     
    usapatriot, Jan 1, 2007
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    Haha. Yea but alt + f4 closes the whole Firefox but not tabs.
     
    azntiger1000, Jan 1, 2007
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    Gator Go Gators!

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    Since it is a one button click, why not just use the middle mouse button (scroll wheel click on the tab). I mean, sure you'll need to move your hand half an inch, but uh...hmmmm can't seem to find anything to counter that.
     
    Gator, Jan 1, 2007
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    Well it is not really about laziness. I'm one of those people that like to solve the problems and not just find alternatives. But I guess firefox might not have a fix for this until the next firefox edition.
     
    azntiger1000, Jan 1, 2007
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