Instructions for Using Mozilla Firefox (for Mac OS X):

Pop-up Blockers

The following are step-by-step instructions on configuring pop-up blockers in Mozilla Firefox for Mac OS X.
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1. Open Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1

2. Select "Firefox" from the menu bar.

3. Select "Preferences..." from the drop down list.

Step 3

4. Select the "Content" icon.

Step 4

5. With the option "Block Popup mac" unchecked, Mozilla Firefox will never block pop-ups. However, it is recommended this be option checked. Note: With this option checked if there is a website you use that requires pop-ups you will have to add that site to the Allowed Sites list.

6. Select "Allowed Sites".

7. You can add a website to the allowed sites list by typing in the address in the "Address of web site" field.

Step 7

8. In this example by typing "*.uconn.edu" we tell the pop-up blocker not to block pop-ups on any websites that end in .uconn.edu

Step 8

9. Select "Allow".

10. Select "Close".

11. Select "Close".

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