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    Aug 7, 2010, 02:54 PM
    Firefox toolbar missing
    In Firefox, I did View=>Toolbars, and UNchecked the box for the main toolbar -- the one that lets you File, Edit, View, Bookmarks, etc.

    Now I do not know how to make that toolbar visible again.
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    Aug 7, 2010, 02:57 PM

    Go to the top of your screen where the toolbar would normally be (the beige area or whatever color you set it for), RIGHT CLICK to get a short list of options that show up in a small window, and check whichever menu items you want.
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    Aug 7, 2010, 03:18 PM

    Did that work??
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    Aug 7, 2010, 03:53 PM
    No, it didn't. I get a window w/ Tab options, but nothing about bookmarks when I do it on the Firefox tab, and Restore, Minimize, Maximize, Move, Size, and Close on the Firefox bar. But thanks for trying. 8^)
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    Aug 7, 2010, 03:58 PM
    Right-click just above the location bar (where web addresses appear), you should get the menu as mentioned by Wondergirl. Here's a screen shot:

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    Aug 7, 2010, 03:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Theodosia View Post
    No, it didn't. I get a window w/ Tab options, but nothing about bookmarks when I do it on the Firefox tab, and Restore, Minimize, Maximize, Move, Size, and Close on the Firefox bar. But thanks for trying. 8^)
    Did you try right-clicking in various places at the top of your screen? I get that tab thing too when I right-click in the row where tabs show up. Try higher up. Do you still have the Navigation and/or Bookmarks toolbar showing? Click in that row.
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    Aug 7, 2010, 04:11 PM

    @NeedKarma -- I can't tell where you mean. I have tried clicking on every bar that is at the top of my screen, and I do not get that window. All I get is the one with Restore, Minimize, Maximize, Move, Size, and Close.

    @Wondergirl -- yes, I've tried clicking in almost every spot available on all bars. No, I don't have the Navigation toolbar -- that is the one I'm trying to get back.
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    Aug 7, 2010, 04:15 PM
    LOL! I found a sure fire way:
    Press the "Alt" to view a hidden Menu bar then select View > Toolbars
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    Aug 7, 2010, 04:20 PM

    GOD BLESS YOU!! YOU, YOUR CHILDREN (IF ANY), YOUR PETS, YOUR PARENTS, EVERYONE YOU EVER MET...
    Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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    Aug 7, 2010, 04:38 PM
    I'm glad you're happy. :)
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    Aug 7, 2010, 04:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    LOL! I found a sure fire way:
    press the "Alt" to view a hidden Menu bar then select View > Toolbars
    I'll have to remember that since this question comes up every now and then. Make a sticky?
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    Aug 7, 2010, 05:19 PM

    LOL! I know, that may have seemed a little over the top, but I've been frustrated by it for HOURS & HOURS & HOURS! You are a life-saver!
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    Aug 7, 2010, 05:29 PM
    I guess I could whip an FAQ about Firefox as a sticky. Maybe in the next coming days, and I'll post it as a new "question" and the powers that be can make it a sticky if they wish.

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