![]() ![]() Firefox supports AcroForm, which allows users to fill out, print, and save supported PDF forms, and the PDF viewer also has a changed look.Buttons have been added at the bottom of the search box to allow users to search their bookmarks, open tabs, and history.When Firefox automatically completes the URL of a search engine, users can now search with that engine directly in the address bar by selecting the link in the address bar results.The old behavior (immediate execution of a search) is available with a toggle click. When users select a search engine at the bottom of the search panel, they now enter the search mode for that engine so they can see suggestions (if available) for the search terms.The developers have improved functionality and design for a number of Firefox search features: ![]() When screens are presented during a videoconference in Firefox, users will see the improved user interface that makes it clearer which devices or screens are being shared.See this page of Mozilla for a list of supported commands. Picture-in-Picture now supports keyboard shortcuts for fast forward and rewind video: Use the arrow keys to skip 15 seconds forward and backward, and volume controls.Pinch-to-Zoom: Firefox users can now pinch to zoom in and out on Windows touchscreens and touchpads on Mac devices.You can enable this feature in the Firefox settings. This ensures that any connection Firefox makes to websites is secure and warns you if a secure connection is not possible. Firefox introduces the HTTPS-only mode.A part of the Javascript engine has been replaced to increase security and facilitate maintenance.In addition, memory usage has been reduced by up to 8 percent. The loading performance of web pages is now up to 15 percent better, the page responsiveness up to 12 percent.The Release Notes say:īrings improved performance due to updates of the Javascript engine SpiderMonkey (heise published this article on the topic). Firefox 83.0.0įirefox 83 offers performance improvements, an HTTPS-only mode, pinch-to-zoom, a new PDF viewer and improved search functionality. And I got a press release from the Mozilla people. Blog-reader EP has pointed out the update in this comment (thanks for that). ![]()
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