If you’re looking to customize Firefox to make it look or function better for you, there are several ways to do so. ..

1. Use a Firefox Theme

You can change the Firefox theme to match your style or mood by selecting a theme from the Theme options.

To access the Themes section of your Firefox browser settings easily, select the three lines on the top right of the window to view the Appearance Menu. Choose Add-ons and Themes. ..

You can manage your themes by disabling them or by installing more than one. The enabled section at the top of the browser’s settings lets you do this.

To browse themes, select Find More Themes at the bottom of the page. You’ll then see categories, recommendations, trending, and top-rated themes in the Firefox Add-Ons store. Choose a category or pick the See More link to the right of a section to view the collection.

When you find a Firefox theme you like, select it and click the Install Theme button. The theme will be automatically applied to your Firefox window. ..

You can return to the themes section of your settings to switch themes anytime.

2. Modify the Toolbar

The Firefox toolbar offers buttons on each side of the address bar. With it, you can quickly access the Home page, open a new window, view your history, and more. You can customize the toolbar to display those actions you perform most.

Customize the toolbar to include tools that are specific to your work.

To add an item to the toolbar, drag it from the bottom toolbar to the top toolbar. If you want to remove an item from the toolbar, drag it to the bottom. ..

You can add items to the Overflow Menu. This keeps them handy but not in the main toolbar section. Drag an item to the Overflow Menu window.

To access your Overflow Menu, simply click the two arrows on the right side of the toolbar. ..

On the bottom left of your screen, you have a variety of options to customize your viewing experience. You can turn on Touch to make use of tablet mode, display the Title Bar, Menu Bar, and Bookmarks Toolbar, and choose the Density if you’re using a device with that feature. ..

After you finish editing your toolbar, Select Done on the bottom right to enjoy your new look. ..

3. Change the Fonts and Colors

To change the font style or size or override Firefox’s default colors for text and web page backgrounds, go to the Settings. ..

Open the Settings app on your device and select General. On the left, you will see three lines of options. Click on the third line, which is labeled Accessibility. On the Accessibility menu, you will find a setting called VoiceOver. Tap on this to open the VoiceOver settings. Under VoiceOver settings, you will see a list of languages that are available for VoiceOver to use. Tap on the language that you want to use and then tap on OK to save your changes. ..

Below Language and Appearance, you can select a color scheme for your website’s system theme, light mode, or dark mode. ..

To change the text and background colors of a link, click on the Manage Colors button in the Links toolbar. You can then select a new color for the text and background, as well as for the link’s border. ..

Below Fonts, you can choose a default font style and size.

To change the font style and size for text in a document, click “Advanced” on the toolbar, and then select one of the following font types: proportional, serif, sans-serif, or monospace. You can also specify a minimum font size. ..

4. Adjust the Zoom or Enter Full Screen Mode

You can set a default zoom size for Firefox by going to the Firefox menu and selecting “Settings.” In the “Settings” screen, select “Zoom.” If you only want to zoom in on a specific website or page, you can set that as your default zoom size.

To choose a default zoom, head back to the Application Menu > Settings > General. In the Language and Appearance section, use the drop-down box to pick the Default Zoom size. Optionally, you can zoom only the text by checking that box.

To zoom in on a specific area on the current page, open the Application Menu on the top right. Next to Zoom, use the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the zoom and select the desired area to reset the zoom.

To enter full screen mode, select the arrow to the right of the Zoom setting. ..

5. Customize the Home Page

To modify the Home or New Tab page in Firefox, you can use the following steps:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Click on the three lines in the top left corner of the Firefox window (the three lines that look like a triangle).
  3. On the right side of the triangle, you will see a list of options.
  4. The options in this list depend on what type of browser you are using:
  • Mozilla Firefox: Choose “Tools” on the left side of the triangle and then “Options”.
  • Google Chrome: Choose “Settings” on the left side of the triangle and then “Extensions”.
  • Opera: Choose “Opera” on the left side of the triangle and then “Settings”.

To change the home page in Firefox, go to Application Menu > Settings and pick Home on the left. Then use the customization options in the Firefox Home Content section. ..

Web Search and Search Engine

To display a web search box on the Home page, you can check the box for Web Search.

You can choose the default search engine for this box and Firefox’s search bar as well. On the left, choose Search. Then use the drop-down box below Default Search Engine to make your choice. ..

Shortcuts

To view sites you save, check the box for Shortcuts and then use the drop-down box to select the number of rows you want to see. Optionally, you can mark the option to view Sponsored Shortcuts.

Pocket recommends articles for you based on what you’ve been reading and watching. If you want to see more sponsored stories, check the box next to that. ..

Recent Activity

To quickly access sites you’ve just visited, check the box for Recent Activity and use the drop-down box to the right to select the number of rows you want to see. You can customize the recent activity using those checkboxes for visited pages, bookmarks, and other options.

Snippets

You can now choose to see Mozilla and Firefox tips and news on your Home page. Check the box to display snippets. ..

Quick Home Page Settings

You can quickly change what you see on your Home page using the gear icon on the top right of it.

To access Pocket’s Shortcuts, Recommended by Pocket, and Recent Activity features, toggle on the corresponding buttons. ..

Customizing Firefox is a great way to make it your own. You can change its settings to make it safer or faster, depending on your needs. For more information, be sure to check out our guides on making Firefox safer or making Firefox faster. ..