Close tab icon "X" disappeared.

The close tab icon "X" has disappeared from my firefox 4.0, how do i get it back? I've not change any setting nor install any tab-related add-ons. thanks.

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
You can also look at the pref browser.tabs.closeButtons
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/browser.tabs.closeButtons

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Close tab icon missing

Each Tab normally has a "x" to close each Tab - this is missing and I have to left click and close tab - any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks

How many tabs do you have open? 
If there are a lot of tabs open then only the active tab has a close button.
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
See also:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/browser.tabs.closeButtons (1 for all tabs)
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/browser.tabs.tabClipWidth

Can't find the close tab icon...does not appear on the tab...using 4.0.1 for Mac

According to descriptions provided by Firefox, there should be an X to click on to close the tab...I can't find this. Have restarted Firefox to no avail.

Try to reset the file localstore.rdf
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.rdf
* Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder

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I noticed quitting Safari from the Dock does not completely close it out, and from the Safari->Quit Safari menu option is grayed out. Force quit seemed to be the only way to end it.

Close tab buttons disappeared

on safari the little x buttons used to close tabs has disappeared. how do I fix this?

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Close tab "cross" disappeared

Hey the cross on a side of a tab in safari disappeared. So I cant close it with a single click anymore.
Does anyone know help?
Thanks a lot!
Karsten

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It won’t solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account. Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select “Help” from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
As Guest, launch the application(s) and test. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.

Click boxes to close tabs have disappeared!

I am using Safari 7.0.3 with OS 10.9.2
You know the little boxes that you can click on to close tabs in Safari? Over the weekend, they disappeared. I hover my cursor over the tab, but the little click boxes don't appear. I try clicking where the boxes used to appear, and nothing happens.
Anybody know where those little click boxes went to? And, what I really want to know, how do I make them come back?
Thanks
Clint

Open a Finder window. From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type or copy paste the following:
~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/Cache.db
Click Go then move the Cache.db file to the Trash.
Quit and relaunch Safari to test.

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Hi,
When closing a screen I have, in the past, used the File button [top left] this produced the drop down menu, there was the option to "CLOSE TAB", which I used, this closed the screen but left Firefox open, this option has now disappeared, the only way I can close a screen now is to exit back to the Desktop and reopen Firefox.
Russ

Hi,
Thanks for the prompt response, unfortunately whilst the solution you proposed works on most tabs when I am down to the last one absolutely nothing I do will get rid of it, at present I cannot close the Mozilla Add-ons Manager tab. I have tried your suggestion followed by clicking the cross in the top right of the screen, I have also tried File and then exit. But when I next click onto the Mozilla icon it returns to the last tab shown on the screen.
Regards
Russ

Unable to close tabs

Hi,
Recently, tonight, I've noticed issues trying to close tabs. Clicking the 'x' does not work, going to file - > close tab, nor does Ctrl+W. I think earlier I had to open the task manager to shut down the program.
Extensions/add-ons I am running are personas, Norton IPS, Norton toolbar, and Adblock Plus 1.31. I am running Windows 7 on a 3 months old laptop. All updates should be current.
The only thing I have installed tonight is Google Earth. That might have been a reinstall... or an over install. I actually noticed some issues with that earlier as well but I can't seem to remember them

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It won’t solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. First, disconnect all wired peripherals except keyboard, mouse, monitor, and Ethernet, if applicable. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account that has the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, perhaps including wireless networking on certain Macs. If you usually connect to the Internet via WiFi, and it doesn’t wohrk in safe mode, connect using an Ethernet cable. If you can’t do that, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and perform a safe login, as follows: Enter your credentials at the login screen, then hold down the shift key and click the “Log in” button. Keep holding the key until the menu bar appears. In this mode, your login items, among other things, won’t load.
In safe mode, test again. Same problem(s) now?
After testing, reboot (if you booted in safe mode) or log out/log in (if you performed a safe login) as usual.

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Under the previous version of Firefox I had the "new tab" option in both locations. When I upgraded, the one at the end of the tab line had disappeared. I used the suggestion from the forum to reset to default and it did reappear, but the icon in the toolbar had disappeared. Since there is no + in the customization window I cannot place a new one, and if I drag and drop from the tab bar it moves to the toolbar, but will not duplicate itself. I use either of these interchangeably, and having only one or the other is a real annoyance, and does slow me down when doing multiple searches or otherwise utilizing multiple tabs.

Hi, I have a similar problem with 12.0 of Firefox. The 'Add New Tab' tab has moved from the righthand end of open tabs to the left hand end.
If I right click on an empty tab area and select customize the "Add New Tab' tab disappears and an Add New Tab icon appears at the right hand end. I can drag and drop this icon into the Customize Toolbar window.
However if I drag it from the window back to the Tab toolbar area on the right. It initially appears on the right. Then clicking 'Done' on the Customize Toolbar window converts the icon to a tab but places it back at the left hand end of the tabs.
I'm sure this didn't happen before - so it's a possibility I have messed something up but I can't seem to correct it?

HT2490 the "X" to close tabs on my macbook is gone how do I get it back to work again

the "X" to close tabs on my macbook is gone how do I get it back to work again

If you lost sounds for keyboard clicks, games or other apps, email notifications and other notifications, system sounds may have been muted.
System sounds can be muted and controlled two different ways. The screen lock rotation can be controlled in the same manner as well.
Settings>General>Use Side Switch to: Mute System sounds. If this option is selected, the switch on the side of the iPad above the volume rocker will mute system sounds.
If you choose Lock Screen Rotation, then the switch locks the screen. If the screen is locked, you will see a lock icon in the upper right corner next to the battery indicator gauge.
If you have the side switch set to lock screen rotation then the system sound control is in the control center if you are running iOS 7. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to control center . Tap on the bell icon and system sounds will return.
If you are running iOS 5 or iOS 6, the system sound control is in the task bar at the bottom. Double tap the home button and swipe all the way to the right in the task bar to get to the speaker icon on the left side. Tap on that and the sounds will return.
If you have the side switch set to mute system sounds, then the screen lock can be accessed in the same manner as described above.
This support article from Apple explains how the side switch works.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085

With multiple tabs open, crashing with no warning to close tabs and no crash report. Just bye-bye.

I have the option to warn me before closing multiple tabs selected. I left my desk for an hour with multiple windows open. When I returned, all but 1 window disappeared. I was typing on Facebook with multiple tabs open and instantly all tabs and windows disappeared without warning. No crash report either. I search for the keyboard shortcut to close a window (Alt+Spacebar+C). I tested with multiple tabs open, no warning - just instantly closed. I do not think I hit these keys by accident and I would like an option for a warning with one tab open or multiple tabs.

Ok I solved the problem if anyone is looking at this.
Add on "Hide Caption Title bar Plus" was the offender
Option - define option for close button. Was on recommended not default.
Choose default, problem eliminated!
Andy

My tab under inspector disappeared, I can't see my font size or paragraph spacing anymore. How do I get my tab back?

On pages, my tab under inspector disappeared, I can't see my font size or paragraph spacing anymore. How do I get my tab back?

The Inspector Icon does not have a "tab", it is just a shortcut button.
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command option i does the same thing showing and hiding the Inspector.
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How do I get a Vista 64 bit XP machine to show a "+" icon on the tab bar to "Open a new tab" and the "Open a new tab" icon on the far right of the Bookmarks tool bar?

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Why am I unable to close tabs all of a sudden?

I had a lot of trouble installing the latest Firefox update. It finally worked after 7 or 8 attempts. Now I can open new tabs but clicking "close" or right clicking and selecting "close tab" no longer works.

I'm not sure if it's the same problem, but it seems related to a Website's code. After login out of the system, the tab is no longer available or accessible. It doesn't show the page. I can only click on the tab itself (trying to close it through the menu or the X icon), but the page does not appear. Not even with the Group Tabs add-on the tab is visible. It just skips it as if it did not exist. I'm using FF 4b portable.

Close tab icon "X" disappeared.

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