The new Firefox tab "+" has disappeared

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jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member -
JC12 - 6 Apr 2021 at 10:26

Hello,

In Firefox, the new tab symbolized by a plus (+) next to an open tab has disappeared. The + icon is no longer there.

Can anyone help me restore the situation?

Thank you in advance

Configuration: Windows / Firefox 68.0

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pistouri Posted messages 19008 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention Ambassadeur 8 723

Hello,

Put Firefox back in shape.

Clear everything in the address bar and copy/paste → about:support
Then hit the enter key.
Click on → Repair Firefox...

Solution 2:
Update Firefox.
The procedure

See you later
--
pistouri
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1. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Thank you Pistouri
  The system tells me that by doing this, I’ll lose personalization; does that mean I'll lose all my bookmarks (and I have a ton, probably too many)?
  That would be a bit annoying
  Sorry for being a pain LOL
  Thanks in advance for your help
  
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2. pistouri Posted messages 19008 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 8 723
  
  Hello,
  
  -You can back up your bookmarks as a precaution if you wish before performing the repair.
  Back up or export your favorites from Mozilla Firefox here
  
  - Repairing Mozilla Firefox does not delete user data, you will not lose your favorites or saved passwords.
  
  What does the repair feature do?
  Firefox will back up the following items:
  bookmarks
  browsing and download history
  passwords
  open windows and tabs
  cookies
  autofill information for web forms
  personal dictionary
  
  Items and settings that will be deleted:
  extensions and themes
  website permissions
  modified preferences
  added search engines
  DOM storage
  security settings for certificates and devices
  download preferences
  toolbar customizations
  user styles (the userChrome and/or userContent CSS files in the Chrome subfolder, if they were created previously)
  
  Your old Firefox profile is backed up on your desktop in a folder named “Old Firefox Data”
  
  Detailed explanations here
  And over here.
  
  Now it's time to take action.
  Good luck.
  
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3. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Wow, that's quite a response!
  If I can't do it with this, I’d be desperate.
  Thank you so much for your help and advice.
  I will try this today.
  Best regards.
  
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4. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Hello Pistouri
  I followed Pierr 10's advice (message 12) and it worked, but I will keep your advice close as it might come in handy in case of another whim from Firefox
  Have a nice day
  
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5. JC12
  
  It worked, thank you!
  Bookmarks are still OK, and we can even restore the previous session.
  
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MPMP10 Posted messages 47333 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 18 957

Good evening,
Another option as a supplement..

Hi pistouri.

The enemy is stupid: he thinks we are the enemy when it is he who is!
Pierre Desproges
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1. pistouri Posted messages 19008 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 8 723
  
  Greetings to you three.
  
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2. Pierr10 Posted messages 13828 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 5 840 > pistouri Posted messages 19008 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention
  
  Hi Pistouri!
  
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3. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Thank you MPMP10
  Actually, I used your solution but it opens a new window, not a new tab, unless I misunderstood.
  Best wishes to you
  
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4. MPMP10 Posted messages 47333 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 18 957 > jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member
  
  Unless I'm mistaken, it's the same thing with a different term.
  
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5. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  For me, it opens a new window but doesn't add tabs to the already opened window. It forces you to navigate between two windows
  But thank you for your involvement
  Nice to find help here
  Have a good day
  
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Pierr10 Posted messages 13828 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 5 840

Hello,

The plus is all the way to the right! It's not very wise and I don't see how to move it.
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1. pingouinormand Posted messages 1829 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 527
  
  personalize => move the + with the cursor and click on "done".
  
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  1. Pierr10 Posted messages 13828 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 5 840 > pingouinormand Posted messages 1829 Registration date Status Member Last intervention
    
    Hello pingouinormand
    
    By working together, we can do it!
    When we try to move the + in the Customize menu, it goes all the way to the left or all the way to the right of the screen.
    To achieve the result desired by jipi67, it needs to be placed to the left of the pair of scissors in the screenshot I provided.
    When closing the Customize tab, the + goes just to the right of the open tabs.
    
    It's because of crap like this that I don't like Firefox.
    
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2. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Thank you Pierr10
  I no longer have the plus sign at the top right, I had it but it has disappeared too
  I must have "screwed up" with my touchpad which is too sensitive.
  I will summarize the responses and try again
  I saw that you can open a new tab by pressing CTRL + T, I'm managing with that for now
  Thank you all
  
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  1. Pierr10 Posted messages 13828 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 5 840 > jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member
    
    In the Personalization window, have you tried clicking on "Default settings"? (at the bottom right).
    
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Pierr10 Posted messages 13828 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 5 840

Hello

Did the return to Default Configuration not yield any results? (see message 12)
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1. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Hello Pierre
  I haven't had the time to try it, but I will keep you updated
  See you later
  
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2. jipi67 Posted messages 31 Status Member 15
  
  Hello Pierre
  It works!!!!
  Thank youuuu
  Have a nice day
  
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