Basic browsing
Search and navigate easily with these essential features
Extensions in Private Browsing
You can set which Firefox extensions can run in private windows and which can't, when you install the extension or later on. Learn more.
Make Firefox your default browser
How to make web links open in Firefox automatically by setting it as the default browser on your computer.
How do I use the Firefox spell checker?
Firefox automatically checks your spelling as you type. Available options include adding dictionaries and removing words added by accident.
Web Push notifications in Firefox
Web Push allows websites to notify users of new messages or updated content while Firefox is open.
Manage file types and download actions in Firefox
Learn how Firefox handles files with different content types and how to change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file.
Get started with Firefox - An overview of the main features
Learn about the basic features of Firefox (bookmarks, tabs, search, add-ons, and more) and find links to more articles to explore.
Switching from Chrome to Firefox
Firefox can automatically move bookmarks, passwords, history and other preferences from Chrome without deleting it or interfering with any of its settings.
Bookmarks in Firefox
Bookmarks are links to web pages that make it easy to get back to your favorite places. Learn the basics of making and managing bookmarks.
Where to find and manage downloaded files in Firefox
The Downloads panel and Library keep track of files you download. We'll show you how to access, manage, change settings and find your files.
Customize items on your Firefox New Tab page
Learn how to customize different items on your Firefox New Tab page.
Take screenshots on Firefox
Screenshots is a tool in Firefox that allows you to save an image of all or parts of a web page.
Access toolbar functions using the keyboard
Use your keyboard to access add-on buttons on the toolbar, as well as perform other toolbar functions not previously available via the keyboard.
How to hide Pocket in your new Firefox tab
Learn how to hide recommended stories trending on Pocket from all your devices.
How to save a web page
Firefox allows you to save a web page to your computer so that you can do things like read it when you're not connected to the Internet. Here's how.
Search with the Firefox address bar
Learn how the address bar makes it easy to search the Web, find bookmarks or pages you visited before, use search engines and more.
Address bar autocomplete suggestions in Firefox
When you type into the address bar, Firefox suggests pages you've bookmarked, tagged, visited before or have open in tabs. Learn more.
How to print web pages in Firefox
This articles covers the basics of print settings and formatting options in Firefox.
View PDF files in Firefox or choose another viewer
You can view PDF files in Firefox with the built-in viewer. You can also choose a different viewer or set Firefox to always ask. Learn more.
How to set the home page
Learn how to change what page you see when you first start Firefox, click the home button or open a new window.
How to search the contents of the current page for text or links
When you are viewing a website in Firefox, you can search for words, phrases or links on the page. This article explains how it works.
How to make Firefox and websites go full screen
The Full Screen feature lets you expand the Firefox browser to fill up your whole screen. This article explains how to turn it on and off.
How to disable the built-in PDF viewer and use another viewer
Firefox has a built-in PDF viewer. We'll show you how to disable it and use another PDF viewer, like Adobe Reader, instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will learn about the basic tips and guidelines for using Firefox in your language.
Firefox Reader View for clutter-free web pages
Firefox Reader View removes web page clutter to improve readability. Recent Firefox versions can also read pages out loud.
Customize your New Tab page to hide or display content
Learn how to show or hide content on your Firefox New Tab page, such as changing which sections to display or showing a blank new tab page.
Search suggestions in Firefox
Learn more about how search suggestions work in Firefox.
Mute sound in Firefox tabs
Learn how to identify noisy tabs in Firefox and mute the sound without affecting other tabs or windows.
View mobile bookmarks on your computer
Firefox lets you sync your mobile bookmarks so you can access them on your desktop.
Print simplified, clutter-free pages in Firefox
Firefox lets you print pages in a simplified format that strips away clutter like buttons, ads, and background images. Learn more.
Search open tabs in Firefox
"Search Tabs" in Firefox's tab menu lets you find a specific open tab.
Browsing history in Firefox - View the websites you have visited
Firefox keeps track of the websites you visit when you browse the Web. Learn how to view, search and sort your browsing history.
