Firefox Menu Button: Compact Your Toolbar
Reclaiming Screen Space with the Compact Menu 2 Extension for Firefox
Do you find yourself desiring more usable screen space within the Firefox browser? The Compact Menu 2 extension offers a solution, allowing you to minimize the user interface and maximize your viewing area. This is particularly beneficial for users of Netbook computers where screen size is often limited.
Initial Setup
Consider the example browser configuration prior to installation, displaying the “Menu, Address, Bookmarks, & Tab Toolbars.”
Upon installing the extension and subsequently restarting Firefox, a confirmation prompt will appear. Selecting “Yes” will initiate the process of gaining additional screen real-estate.
Following the confirmation, the browser interface will appear less cluttered, as demonstrated in the example below.
Exploring the Compact Menu Icon
A detailed view of the newly implemented “Compact Menu & Icon” is provided below.
The message window references the “Customize Toolbar Window.” Within this window, after selecting to display the “Compact Menu Icon,” you can further refine the toolbar’s contents using the available checkboxes.
Extension Options
The Compact Menu 2 extension provides a single option: the ability to utilize a custom icon for your compact menu. This allows for personalization, enabling you to display images of family, pets, or any preferred visual.
For demonstration purposes, a custom icon was chosen. Keep in mind that the icon size displayed in your toolbar may vary depending on the selected image. Experimentation with different images may be necessary to achieve your desired aesthetic. Generally, smaller images work best.
The example browser now features a hidden “Bookmarks Toolbar” and the custom button icon, resulting in a streamlined and compact interface.
In Conclusion
The Compact Menu 2 extension represents a valuable addition to Firefox for users seeking to maximize screen real-estate or simply prefer a cleaner, less cluttered browser experience.
Links
- Download the Compact Menu 2 extension (Mozilla Add-ons)