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What Are the Best Solutions for Firefox Sidebar Button Bugs?
Two persistent issues affect Mozilla Firefox users who utilize the new vertical tabs and redesigned sidebar features. These problems occur when toggling these features on and off, resulting in unwanted sidebar buttons or sidebars remaining visible. Addressing these bugs can improve your browsing experience and toolbar organization.
Issue 1: Sidebar Remains After Disabling Vertical Tabs
Firefox’s vertical tabs feature shifts the tab bar to the left, using the redesigned sidebar. Enabling vertical tabs automatically turns on the new sidebar, even if it was previously off. Disabling vertical tabs does not revert the sidebar to its previous state; the sidebar remains visible. This behavior can clutter the interface and confuse users expecting the sidebar to disappear.
Solution
- Click the sidebar button on the Firefox toolbar to hide the sidebar.
- Right-click the sidebar button and select “Remove from Toolbar” from the context menu to eliminate it from your toolbar.
Issue 2: Sidebar Button Persists After Disabling the New Sidebar
Enabling the redesigned sidebar via Firefox Settings adds a dedicated sidebar button to the toolbar. Disabling the sidebar through Settings does not remove this button; it remains and launches the classic sidebar instead. This leaves unnecessary buttons on the toolbar, reducing clarity and usability.
Solution
- Right-click the sidebar toolbar button.
- Select “Remove from Toolbar” to delete the unwanted button.
Key Points
- Vertical tabs activation enables the new sidebar automatically.
- Disabling vertical tabs does not hide the sidebar if it was not previously active.
- Sidebar button stays on the toolbar after disabling the sidebar in Settings.
- Manual removal of the sidebar button is required in both scenarios.
These minor bugs can disrupt workflow but are easily managed with manual steps. Future Firefox updates are expected to address these user experience issues.