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    FF4 RC question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nu_D, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    I'm wondering if this is just me or if other people are experiencing the same thing:

    When I move my mouse cursor over my status-bar, it changes sides. If it was on the left side, it jumps to the right. If I move my cursor over it when it's on the right, it jumps back to the left. Anyone else experiencing this?
     
    nu_D, Mar 16, 2011
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What status bar? I don't see a status bar in FF4....

    -> Screenshot? Add-on or some functionality hidden in some option?
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 16, 2011
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    Same thing for me actually. I think the status bar only pops up when you're loading a page.
     
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  4. nu_D

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    The status bar that pops up when you're loading a page...that one. If you move your mouse cursor over it, it jumps to the other side. Does that happen to you guys?
     
    nu_D, Mar 17, 2011
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    Yes. This happens in Chrome too. IT's so that it doesn't cover whatever your mouse is hovering over so that it doesn't interfere in clicking links/ reading/ whatever.
     
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    -> I don't see a status bar when loading pages either -> I do see a little address box on the lower left if that is what you mean? -> That jumps to the right if I move my mouse there.
     
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  7. nu_D

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    Ya that's what I'm talking about. :)
     
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    I haven't tested FF4 RC yet, but I saw a comment elsewhere that might explain this.

    Apparently, the status bar pops up where it won't be in the way. So, mostly it will display in one corner. But, if your mouse is in that corner, it gets displayed elsewhere. I suppose the status bar is "politely" getting out of the way when you move the cursor near it.
     
    davidfor, Mar 17, 2011
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    Even the basic random battles are way too hard in the DS version, it pretty much ruins everything.
     
    nemt, Mar 18, 2011
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    I wish there was a way to disable it jumping around. Bloody thing needs to stay on the left side.
     
    nu_D, Mar 18, 2011
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