Open search results from the search box in a new tab (instead of the current tab)
Compatibility
- Firefox 2.0: YES
- Firefox 3.0: YES
- Firefox 3.5: YES
- Firefox 3.6: YES
- Firefox 4.0: YES
Background
By default Firefox displays the results of a search query within the current tab.
The Tweak
A simple about:config entry change will display search results in a new tab:
- In a new tab enter about:config in the address bar and press enter
- Copy and paste into the filter field browser.search.openintab
- Double click the entry so the value changes to TRUE
