Waterfox/Firefox Users

Philtor · 16 Jul 2013 at 23:30

Hi Guys

I have been using Waterfox as the main browser on my PC now for quite a while but could never figure out how to get rid of the little status pop up that appears when a page is loading.

Have tried messing about with the Toolbar Layout but can't seem to get rid of it. Anyone know? Here's what I'm referring to by the way...

Thanks

CaptainCrash · 17 Jul 2013 at 07:13

You could install this addon and have a look through the various options - bit of a sledgehammer to crack a nut, but I think it should do what you want.

Alternatively, there's a snippet of code you can add to userChrome.css - I can't be ***** to google for it right now, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find.

marc2003 · 17 Jul 2013 at 09:34

i wouldn't want to get rid of that. you always want to see the real URL a hyperlink points to when you hover your mouse over it.

SimonC · 17 Jul 2013 at 14:09

marc2003 said:
i wouldn't want to get rid of that. you always want to see the real URL a hyperlink points to when you hover your mouse over it.

Exactly what I do when I want to double check a link.

jakehall109 · 17 Jul 2013 at 14:19

Agree with above, helps to find out if the link is genuine or not.

Philtor · 17 Jul 2013 at 15:41

Fair point guys. Will leave as it is then I think

CaptainCrash · 17 Jul 2013 at 22:17

Philtor said:
Fair point guys. Will leave as it is then I think

If the popup annoys you but you still want to see the link URL on mouseover, the addon I mentioned will let you alternatively display it in the status bar or the location bar.

It's got quite a few other features also - mostly of a cosmetic nature, but it might be worth checking out.

mrk · 17 Jul 2013 at 22:58

I can't understand how the popup toast can be annoying in any way at all?

CaptainCrash · 17 Jul 2013 at 23:11

mrk said:
I can't understand how the popup toast can be annoying in any way at all?

I'm assuming your input was creatively autocompleted by some kind of AI, unless FF has abilities I haven't yet discovered.

I remember the popup did get on my wick a bit when it first appeared (v4 or thereabouts?), but I got used to it pretty quickly and it hasn't really bothered me since.

mrk · 17 Jul 2013 at 23:13

Toast? It's a toast like notification on action hover, that's what it's called

CaptainCrash · 17 Jul 2013 at 23:23

mrk said:
Toast? It's a toast like notification on action hover, that's what it's called

I've actually never come across the term before... well, not in this context at least (just googled it). Oh well, you learn something new every day.

Philtor · 18 Jul 2013 at 00:06

It is not annoying, but just in the wrong place (bottom left of my browser). Will check that out CaptainCrash thanks.