Minimize Firefox to System Tray - Easy Guide
Streamlining Firefox: Minimizing to the System Tray
Are you seeking a method to reduce clutter on your Taskbar by minimizing Firefox to the System Tray? The MinimizeToTray Revived extension offers a straightforward solution to achieve this functionality.
Please note that this extension is compatible with a range of Mozilla-based applications, including Firefox (versions 3.0 to 3.5.*), Thunderbird (3.0.*), Flock (2.0), and Songbird (0.7 to 1.2.*).
Methods for Minimization
After installation, three distinct methods are available for minimizing Firefox to the System Tray. You can initiate the process through the “File Menu” by selecting the “Minimize to tray” option.
Alternatively, a quick keyboard shortcut – the “F9 Key” – can be utilized for immediate minimization.
If a visual button is preferred, the “Customize Toolbar Window” allows you to add the extension’s toolbar button to a location that best suits your workflow.
A single click on this button will instantly minimize Firefox to the System Tray.
The System Tray Interface
Upon minimizing Firefox, the System Tray icon provides a convenient “Right Click Menu” with various options.
Configuration Options
The “Main Preferences Area” allows you to define the behavior of the extension, specifically how Firefox minimizes to the tray and how clicks on the System Tray icon are handled.
You can also specify which Firefox windows should be minimized to the System Tray within the “Firefox Preferences Area”.
In Conclusion
For users who prioritize a clean Taskbar and prefer utilizing the System Tray for application management, the MinimizeToTray Revived extension represents a valuable enhancement to the Firefox browser and other Mozilla-based applications.
Resources
- Download the MinimizeToTray Revived extension (Mozilla Add-ons)