Hello,
Tab closing (X) will not be there after certain number of tabs (11-12) is opened.
I would like to have (X) on all tabs, no matter the amount.
This is probably by design but (X) button is removed when there is still plenty of space for it anyway..
Is this possible to configure this or would you consider to make it optional if it isn't?
Tab close (X) button disappearing Topic is solved
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Re: Tab close (X) button disappearing
I *think* it is related to the value of "browser.tabs.tabClipWidth", which equals 140 pixels.
Basically, if tabs are wider than 140 pixels, the "x" will appear on all tabs. If tabs are narrower than 140 pixels, the "x" will only appear on the active tab. Because of this, non-active tabs display a bit more text (2-3 extra letters); however, to close a tab, you need to make it active first, so you need two clicks. To change the value:
– In a new window, type about:config
– Search for "browser.tabs.tabClipWidth"
– Right-click on the line and select "Modify"
– Enter a new value.
Since the minimum width for tabs is 90 or 100 px, you will have "x" on all tabs if you enter a low value like 60. Don't type a too-low value because you will see only an "x" for pinned tabs. Conversely, for those who want to see more of the title of their tabs, enter a larger value in that field.
Basically, if tabs are wider than 140 pixels, the "x" will appear on all tabs. If tabs are narrower than 140 pixels, the "x" will only appear on the active tab. Because of this, non-active tabs display a bit more text (2-3 extra letters); however, to close a tab, you need to make it active first, so you need two clicks. To change the value:
– In a new window, type about:config
– Search for "browser.tabs.tabClipWidth"
– Right-click on the line and select "Modify"
– Enter a new value.
Since the minimum width for tabs is 90 or 100 px, you will have "x" on all tabs if you enter a low value like 60. Don't type a too-low value because you will see only an "x" for pinned tabs. Conversely, for those who want to see more of the title of their tabs, enter a larger value in that field.
Michel Gagnon
Montréal (Québec, Canada)
Montréal (Québec, Canada)
Re: Tab close (X) button disappearing
This is related to having the tabs close buttons visible "when there is enough room". Mgagnon is correct that changing the ClipWidth value to a lower number will adjust what the browser thinks "is enough room" for the close button.
Pale Moon Commander has an easy set of controls for this -- also, if you always want to see more of the title, you can set it to only show the close button on the active tab and never otherwise.
Pale Moon Commander has an easy set of controls for this -- also, if you always want to see more of the title, you can set it to only show the close button on the active tab and never otherwise.
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sIDcORK
Re: Tab close (X) button disappearing
In case you don't know, middle clicking a tab closes it which some find as easy as clicking an (X). It is an option, nothing wrong with using (X).
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Advid
Re: Tab close (X) button disappearing
Thanks for the tip!sIDcORK wrote:Middle clicking a tab closes it
This one should be in good position of a "Did you know..." tips and tricks somewhere...
Still... I really missed the old close tab button in its fixed position: I used to repeatedly click it without moving the cursor to close a bunch of recent tabs. Quite convenient.