Firefox is a popular web browser and it can be used on a variety of devices. One of the ways to keep Firefox running smoothly on different devices is by using the Firefox system tray icon. This article will show you how to minimize Firefox to the system tray so that it can run more quickly and efficiently. To minimize Firefox to the system tray, open Mozilla Firefox and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. This will open a menu where you can select “Minimize Firefox.” Once minimized, Firefox will run faster and be more responsive.
Note: The MinimizeToTray Revived extension works with Firefox (3.0 – 3.5.), Thunderbird (3.0.), Flock (2.0), and Songbird (0.7 – 1.2.*).
Methods of Minimizing
Once you have the extension installed you have three ways to minimize Firefox to the “System Tray”. The first is using the “File Menu” and selecting the “Minimize to tray” command. The second is by using the “F9 Key”.
Prefer to use a button instead? Just access the “Customize Toolbar Window” and place the toolbar button in the location that best suits your personal preferences.
One click goodness for minimizing Firefox to the “System Tray”.
The System Tray
Once Firefox has been minimized, this is what the “Right Click Menu” looks like for the “System Tray Icon”.
Options
Determine “Minimize To Tray Behavior & Click Behavior” in the “Main Preferences Area”.
Choose which Firefox windows are minimized to the “System Tray” in the “Firefox Preferences Area”.
Conclusion
If you love keeping your Taskbar clear of programs in favor of the System Tray, then the MinimizeToTray Revived extension will be a welcome addition to your Firefox Browser or Mozilla-based app.
Links
Download the MinimizeToTray Revived extension (Mozilla Add-ons)
