How to Solve: Backspace key does not work in Mozilla Firefox in Ubuntu Linux

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Problem:

Most of us are used-to of using the backspace key to go back to previous page while browsing in Mozilla Firefox. By default, Firefox in Linux doesn’t provide the functionality of pressing backspace for going back to previous page which is quite irritating as it forces one to use the mouse.

Solution:

A little tweak is required in Firefox configuration to make it work. Here is what you need to do:

  • Open Firefox new tab
  • Type about:config in the address bar
  • Click yes to the warning
  • Now search for browser:backspace_action
  • Double click on it to change its value from 2 to 0

Alternate Solution:

There is another way to go to previous or next pages in any browser, in any OS and that is by using arrow keys. The shortcut is as follows:

  • Alt-Left = back
  • Alt-Right = forward

Questions and suggestions are most welcomed. Cheers :)