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Use the "Backspace" key to go back pages in Firefox

Asked by Kevin P. Munn

The previous Firefox release (1.0.5) made use of the "Backspace" key to go back to the last page when Browsing.
How can I, using step-by-step, as I am more fluent with MS IE, have this function in the FireFox v2 I am using on my Workstation.
I have read, access, to Mozilla pages that tell me I can, but NOT the how. The step by step request is so that it can be shared with someone who has a little more knowledge than I on Ubuntu/Linux, but also I can keep it should my older laptop become Open Source OS.

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Best Kees Cook (kees) said : 		#1

In the location bar, open the URL "about:config". In the "Filter" section, type "backspace". Below that, you will see "browser.backspace_action". Double-click on that line, and a popup window will appear. Just type in "0" (zero), and click "OK". After that, your Backspace should be the way you want it. :)

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Kevin P. Munn (able-kevin) said : 		#2

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