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Enhance Firefox Functionality with External Application Buttons
Are you looking for a streamlined method to launch external applications, such as Notepad or others, directly from your Firefox browser? Discover how easily you can configure custom launch buttons for your frequently used programs using the External Application Buttons mod, designed for Firefox 3.0 and later.
Initial Setup
Following the installation of the extension, the initial step involves accessing the “Customize Toolbar Window.” From there, locate and drag the “External Applications Toolbar” into your browser’s user interface.
Position the toolbar in a location that best fits your workflow. After placement and closing the “Customize Toolbar Window,” you’ll observe an empty space where the toolbar resides. This is perfectly normal; the toolbar is present but currently lacks any assigned applications.
Adding External Applications
Two distinct methods are available for incorporating external applications into your new toolbar. You can utilize the “Right Click Menu” and select “New Button…” to browse for the executable file of the desired application. Alternatively, a convenient “drag-and-drop” functionality is provided.
For demonstration purposes, we will employ the “drag-and-drop” approach.
With this simple action, you can now initiate an external application with a single click.
As illustrated, Notepad opens seamlessly.
Toolbar Options
The “Right Click Menu” associated with the new toolbar provides further options. Selecting “Customise” will reopen the “Customise Toolbar Window.”
Choosing “Properties” will display a window containing settings specific to the selected application.
Configuration Settings
Settings are straightforward to manage. You can select a preferred prefix for the “Tooltip Pop-ups” displayed for your applications. Additionally, you have the option to choose between icon sizes of “16” or “32” pixels.
Concluding Remarks
Conclusion The External Application Buttons mod for Firefox 3.0+ offers a quick and convenient way to access essential applications – for note-taking, image editing, link saving, and more – while you browse the web.
Links Download the External Application Buttons mod for Firefox 3.0+ (Mozilla Add-ons)