Mozilla has just released Firefox 124.0, with new features added and several security vulnerabilities fixed.
One new feature is that “Caret Browsing” can now be used in the PDF viewer. Caret Browsing allows users to navigate text on a web page in Firefox using the arrow keys. This feature is especially beneficial for those who require accessibility features. To activate Caret Browsing, press the F7 key, click “Yes” in the pop-up, click on the text with the cursor, and use the arrow keys to move the cursor. Pressing F7 again will deactivate Caret Browsing.
Firefox now allows users to sort open tabs by last activity or by tab order. By default, tabs are sorted by last activity. Additionally, Firefox has improved its utilization of the Windows taskbar jump list, resulting in a faster browsing experience.
Mac users will be pleased to know that Firefox now utilizes the macOS full-screen API for all types of full-screen windows, providing a better user experience for full-screen panes, menu bar, and the dock.
Firefox 124 also addressed 12 security vulnerabilities, one of which was rated as critical.
How to update Firefox to version 124
Firefox will typically update itself or prompt the user to restart for the update to take effect. However, users can manually update Firefox by clicking on the menu button at the top right, then selecting “Help > About Firefox”. From there, Firefox will display the update, and users can click on “Restart Firefox” to complete the process.
This article was originally written in German and translated to English. It was originally published on pcwelt.de.
