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How to work offline in mozilla firefox

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By Alicia Mitchell
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Mozilla Firefox allows its users to work offline while still using the program. Browse Internet pages with no problem following these simple steps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Mozilla Firefox
  • <br>Computer
  1. Step 1

    Open up the Mozilla Firefox Browser on your computer and look for the File menu on the upper left corner. A small window will open up and you will see several options (New Window, New Tab, Open Location, etc).

  2. Step 2

    Use your mouse to scroll down until you get to Work Offline. Select Work Offline and click on it-- the tab will automatically close so open it again and you will see a black check mark next to Work Offline.

  3. Step 3

    Most websites will be inactive once in offline mode so you will get a page that reads, Firefox is currently in offline mode and can't browse the Web. However if you saved any web pages on your hard drive, you can open the file to view it but cannot click any link on it as the page will be blocked.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you want to get back online, open up File then click Work Offline. The check mark will disappeared and you will be online again
  • <br>Yahoo and Google are the two search engines you can look for websites. But once you click on a website you want to see, you will not have access to it
  • <br>You can not browse through your History's page or send any email
  • Do not click on Work Offline if you want look to look for information on the Internet

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