BJ wrote:

> Since I have an archaic dial up, I have FF start in a blank page because
> there is no load time. Now and then when I want to keep FF active, I
> want to come back to a blank page (just to eliminate the clutter, and
> mostly as a personal preference . . . I mean I could just leave it on
> the page I was at really).
>
> So how can I put a link to a blank page up on my bookmarks toolbar so
> that I can come back to a blank page?
>

Try setting your homepage to 'about:blank' - then you could click on
the 'home' icon and see a blank browser screen.

HTH

Rob.

On 17.10.2008 10:21, CET - what odd quirk of fate caused BJ to generate
the following:? :
> Since I have an archaic dial up, I have FF start in a blank page because
> there is no load time. Now and then when I want to keep FF active, I
> want to come back to a blank page (just to eliminate the clutter, and
> mostly as a personal preference . . . I mean I could just leave it on
> the page I was at really).
>
> So how can I put a link to a blank page up on my bookmarks toolbar so
> that I can come back to a blank page?
>
>


Right click
New Bookmark
about:blank

You'll need to enter the name twice - in both the "Name" and the
"Location" fields.

while you're at it, make one for about:config and about;plugins - both
often used.

keep them at the very top of the b/m list, so that they stay visible and
handy to get at!



reg

On 17.10.2008 04:24, squaredancer wrote:

--- Original Message ---

> keep them at the very top of the b/m list, so that they stay visible and
> handy to get at!

.... or just add to the personal toolbar - if you have room - and will be
just ONE click away.

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"BJ" ...
> Since I have an archaic dial up, I have FF start in a blank page because
> there is no load time. Now and then when I want to keep FF active, I
> want to come back to a blank page (just to eliminate the clutter, and
> mostly as a personal preference . . . I mean I could just leave it on
> the page I was at really).
>
> So how can I put a link to a blank page up on my bookmarks toolbar so
> that I can come back to a blank page?

In answer to your question, drag the favicon to the left of an about:blank
page to the personal bookmarks bar, the right click and change name
from "[untitled]" to BLANK. I actually try to keep only folders
on my personal bookmarks bar with 1 capital letter alone or with
up to two additional small letters, but you want it as a button and
"B" would be too small. You could also give it a keyword shortcut
of "B:".

But that will put you deep into a quagmire because you will have open pages
that you won't see when you go back simply looking at the page.

What you should do is try to keep only one page per tab, and
exit the page when finished. When you read an article don't go to
the linked page immediately unless you need it for a definition;
instead open the link in the background and continue reading the
article. When done reading exit the tab, if you know you won't
come back. Do the same for each tab that you opened in background.

The main thing is to keep an eye on the back/forward button(s), when
there is nothing to go back to in a tab you are at the beginning. If you
are finished with then exit out of it (Ctrl+W)

Extensions that I would suggest for your tab usage.
Tab Counter, count of open tabs, suggest putting button U/R corner of toolbars
Perma Tabs Mod (on Fx3), or Perma Tab (on Fx2)
Stylish, install styles to see results immediately vs. userChrome.css after FF restart

Tab Color Underscoring active/read/unread | userstyles.org
http://userstyles.org/styles/9023

For more information on tabs see my
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/tabs.htm
--
HTH,
David McRitchie, extensions I use are briefly documented on my site
Firefox Custom: http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/firefox.htm

David McRitchie wrote:
> drag the favicon to the left of an about:blank
> page to the personal bookmarks bar, the right click and change name
> from "[untitled]" to BLANK.

OK . . . that part worked . . . thanks very much. Didn't realize that
right clicking and getting properties would give me the option to rename
the shortcuts on the toolbar. I played with this quite a bit and was
able to squeeze more onto my personal toolbar. Thanks for the new toy.

> You could also give it a keyword shortcut
> of "B:".

Am not familiar with how that works in FF . . . do I just hit "B" on my
keyboard, or Ctrl-B, or Alt-B, or what??

> But that will put you deep into a quagmire because you will have open
> pages
> that you won't see when you go back simply looking at the page.

Can you expand on this?? Or 'splain it further for one who is dense and
new to FF.


> What you should do is try to keep only one page per tab, and
> exit the page when finished
You mean open other pages in new tabs . . . if there are any links in a
page that I want to see, I should use the Ctrl-click to open it??

> instead open the link in the background
Ctrl-click??


> Extensions that I would suggest for your tab usage.
> Tab Counter, count of open tabs, suggest putting button U/R corner
> of toolbars
> Perma Tabs Mod (on Fx3), or Perma Tab (on Fx2)
> Stylish, install styles to see results immediately vs.
> userChrome.css after FF restart
> Tab Color Underscoring active/read/unread | userstyles.org
> http://userstyles.org/styles/9023
Will take a look at these.


> For more information on tabs see my
> http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/firefox/tabs.htm
Based on what you've helped me with so far, will definitely go there.

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David McRitchie wrote:

> Perma Tabs Mod (on Fx3)

FlagTab 2.1.3 (from searched extensions on "Perma Tabs Mod") has Options
grayed out. What's up with that.

BTW, tried your Stylish extension>Tab Color Underscoring and it is
great. My compliments.

But what's up with FlagTab??

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On 18.10.2008 07:27, BJ wrote:

--- Original Message ---

> David McRitchie wrote:
>
>> Perma Tabs Mod (on Fx3)
>
> FlagTab 2.1.3 (from searched extensions on "Perma Tabs Mod") has Options
> grayed out. What's up with that.
>
> BTW, tried your Stylish extension>Tab Color Underscoring and it is
> great. My compliments.
>
> But what's up with FlagTab??
>

My solution to the "blank page" issue has been to have it bookmarked on
the personal toolbar. Simply do about:blank in the URL address window
and then drag n drop the icon to the PTB. That's it, clean and simple,
no extensions, no bloat.

--
Jay Garcia - Netscape/Flock Champion
www.ufaq.org
Netscape - Flock - Firefox - Thunderbird - Seamonkey Support

Jay Garcia wrote:
> On 18.10.2008 07:27, BJ wrote:
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
>> David McRitchie wrote:
>>
>>> Perma Tabs Mod (on Fx3)
>> FlagTab 2.1.3 (from searched extensions on "Perma Tabs Mod") has Options
>> grayed out. What's up with that.
>>
>> BTW, tried your Stylish extension>Tab Color Underscoring and it is
>> great. My compliments.
>>
>> But what's up with FlagTab??
>>
>
> My solution to the "blank page" issue has been to have it bookmarked on
> the personal toolbar. Simply do about:blank in the URL address window
> and then drag n drop the icon to the PTB. That's it, clean and simple,
> no extensions, no bloat.
>

Yes, I solved the "blank page" issue (see my earlier post in this
thread: "OK . . . that part worked . . . thanks very much."). This is
about FlagTab . . . will start a new thread on that since it's a
different topic.

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