Comments on: Gmail open link in new tab?

Question: Gmail open link in new tab?

The Dutchman — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:54:58 -0800

In Firefox, I use the middle button of my mouse to open links in a new tab. I really wish I could do that with gmail (i.e., middle click on several emails and have them open each in a new tab, or middle click on "compose mail" so that would open in a new tab). Is there any way to do that?

Some links actually work already, such as inbox, other folders and labels.

As a somewhat distant second choice, right clicking and selecting "open in a new tab" would be better than nothing.

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:01:18 -0800

Try Ctrl + click.

By: Acari

Acari — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:04:34 -0800

shift+click works for me.

By: unixrat

unixrat — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:10:23 -0800

Shift+click

By: chrisamiller

chrisamiller — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:11:39 -0800

Yes, shift click will pop up a new window.

If you're still using firefox 2, this method supposedly forces new windows to open in a tab instead (I have not tried it).

Shift-click works in Firefox 3, and I have no idea if the about:config hacks will work or not. Since it launches in a day or two, you'll probably want to give it a shot and/or ask around to find the appropriate solution for the new version.

By: The Dutchman

The Dutchman — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:37:09 -0800

Aha! Thanks Acari (and unixrat). Shift click plus some changing some Tab Mix Plus options works exactly as I wanted.

By: limeonaire

limeonaire — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:26:32 -0800

For any Mac users using Firefox who might happen on this thread, command-click is what you want to open the link in a new tab; shift-click opens the link in a new window.

By: IAmBroom

IAmBroom — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:52:33 -0800

Bless you all* for shift+click advice! I've long wanted to know this shortcut.

(*From an atheist... offer not valid in some locals. Check with your personal deity for details.)