My aunts window XP computer missing Firefox selection bar

my aunts window XP computer is missing the Firefox selection bar
with these choices. File/Edit/View/History/Bookmarks/Tools/Window/Help. SO she cannot click on VIEW to restore her Toolbars , HOW does she get this option back??? Your help pages mention an OPTION key-NONE on a Windows XP keyboard??
thanks. I do not know what version of Windows XP etc she is running.

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in full screen mode (press F11 or Fn + F11 to toggle; Mac: command+Shift+F). 
If you are in full screen mode then hover the mouse to the top to make the Navigation Toolbar and Tab bar appear. 
You can click the Maximize button at the top right to leave full screen mode or right click empty space on a toolbar and use "Exit Full Screen Mode" or press F11. 
Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily if the Menu Bar is hidden.
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Menu+bar+is+missing
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/common-questions-after-updating-firefox

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