I hate firefox auto focus to address bar.

I love firefox, but since the autofocus to address bar.
I plan to change browser,
or just make my own.
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Hi administrator,
Thank you for your question, sorry to see you go. However, to turn autofucus off you can change this in the about:config page.
In order to change your Firefox Configuration please do the following steps :
# In the [[Location bar autocomplete|Location bar]], type '''about:config''' and press '''Enter'''. The about:config "''This might void your warranty!''" warning page may appear.
# Click '''I'll be careful, I promise!''' to continue to the about:config page.
# browser.autofocus to false/
Thank you.

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