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Ui.allow platform file picker

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The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is ui.allow_platform_file_picker.

This article describes the preference ui.allow_platform_file_picker. To add, delete, or modify this preference, you will need to edit your configuration — do not edit this article.

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Background

Many users prefer the internal XUL file picker to the GTK file picker. In some cases, the XUL picker performs better than the native GTK equivalent. This preference allows you to choose between the native file picker for your OS or desktop, or the internal XUL version.

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Possible values and their effects

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True

Use the system file picker if available. (Default)

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False

Use the XUL file picker even if a system file picker is available.

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First checked in

2006-04-11 by Boris Zbarsky

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Has an effect in

Linux versions of:

  • Mozilla Firefox (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)
  • Mozilla Thunderbird (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)
  • SeaMonkey (trunk builds after 2006-04-11)
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Related bugs

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External links

Retrieved from "https://kb.mozillazine.org:80/Ui.allow_platform_file_picker"