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SleeplessinSoCal

(9,135 posts)
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 03:07 PM Jan 2021

Firefox for Android problems

When Firefox did an update months ago it changed the way one could easily share info on DU. I no longer can copy a link to share here or open a new tab. I've no idea why they would remove or hide these essential features.

Anybody have the same issue or an answer to my frustration?

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Firefox for Android problems (Original Post) SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2021 OP
That affected me too. yonder Jan 2021 #1
Good question. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2021 #2
Why not right-click the address bar in the page from which you want to copy, yonder Jan 2021 #3
that does help. thanks. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2021 #4

yonder

(9,669 posts)
1. That affected me too.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 03:26 PM
Jan 2021

I just keep 2 or more DU tabs open and cut/paste from one another.

It was easier before. I wonder if there's a Firefox setting that would put it back the way it was?

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,135 posts)
2. Good question.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 04:43 PM
Jan 2021

I have bookmarked 10 websites on my homepage that I could simply open a new tab for and click share link which would bring up "copy". Alas, no more. There is a setting which says new tab, but isn't actionable. And without the 'copy' link is a waste of time.

yonder

(9,669 posts)
3. Why not right-click the address bar in the page from which you want to copy,
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 05:02 PM
Jan 2021

which brings up the copy option, copy the link then paste it to wherever you want?

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,135 posts)
4. that does help. thanks.
Thu Jan 7, 2021, 06:39 PM
Jan 2021

It is so weird that they removed the share copy link.. the new tab is there, but i don't see the actual new tab or can i return to the old tab. I much prefer their previous format.

I.e.: FOX NEWS HOST Sandra Smith incapable of having an honest reaction to what transpired yesterday, grilled by Trey Gowdy, of ALL people.

I just tried to copy the headline and couldn't highlight it. Very odd goings-on

"Who is they? Who told them to do that?"

"Did you listen to the president's speech yesterday?" Gowdy challenged her.

https://www.rawstory.com/trey-gowdy-fox-news/
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