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Open Source and Free Software

Syrinx

(14,804 posts) Sun Dec 18, 2011, 04:51 AM Dec 2011

Is there any way to bring back the status bar in Firefox 7? [View all]

Sometimes I just want to hover over a link and see the full link address. These days I only get a "summary," with an ellipsis in the middle.

I can right-click on the link and copy it. Then go into a command shell or text editor and paste it.

But usually just the old "hover and glance" would be better.

It seems to me that the recent trend of over-simplifying mainstream software is actually making my life more complicated.

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Is there any way to bring back the status bar in Firefox 7? [View all] Syrinx Dec 2011 OP

Firefox Help: "What happened to the Status Bar?" Moosepoop Dec 2011 #1

thank you so much Syrinx Dec 2011 #6

Hell, I'm still on 3.6.18. Perhaps I should consider upgrading. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #2

So am I and I am resisting upgrading. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 #3

It's one of those "Ain't broke, don't fix it" things. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #5

Really, you should! Moosepoop Dec 2011 #4