Mozilla FAQ - Customize

  1. How do I use different icons for each Mozilla component?
  2. How do I change the splash screen at startup?
  3. Can I get a smaller toolbar with no text/picture?
  4. Can I move the toolbars around?
  5. I tried to install a Mozilla add-on (.xpi) directly from a Web page, but clicking the ‘Install’ link didn’t work.
  6. I have downloaded a Mozilla add-on XPI file, but can’t figure out how to install it.
  7. How do I uninstall something installed from an XPI?
  8. How do I use RoboForm on Mozilla?
  9. How do I add/change my search engines?
  10. How do I set up bookmark keywords?
  11. How do I add/change my search engines?
  12. How do I change the location of my bookmark?
How do I use different icons for each Mozilla component?

A full set of icons for Windows is available from iconpacks.mozdev.org, and Grayrest has an icons tutorial for those wishing to create their own.

Unix/Linux cannot yet use different icons. Mozilla does not currently provide the window manager with enough information for it to choose the appropriate icon. This is being worked on for a future release.

How do I change the splash screen at startup?

On Windows, the splash screen is a bitmap image (Windows .bmp format). To use another image, save it as mozilla.bmp into the same directory as mozilla.exe. You can use an image of any size.

Changing the splash screen in Macintosh or Unix/Linux currently requires recompiling Mozilla with the new splash screen included.

Can I get a smaller toolbar with no text/picture?

You can turn off text or pictures on toolbar buttons. Open the Edit menu (Mozilla on Mac OS) and choose Preferences. In the Appearance catagory, set the toolbar button style you want.

Can I move the toolbars around?

This is not yet implemented in Mozilla. Currently, you can use View | Show/Hide to switch toolbars on and off

I tried to install a Mozilla add-on (.xpi) directly from a Web page, but clicking the ‘Install’ link didn’t work.

Open the Edit menu (Mozilla on Mac OS X) and choose Preferences. Switch on both JavaScript (in Advanced | Scripts & Windows) and Software Installation (in Advanced | Software Installation).

If it still doesn’t work, try downloading the XPI and installing it directly.

I have downloaded a Mozilla add-on (.xpi) file, but can’t figure out how to install it.

Check that Software Installation is enabled, then open the file in Mozilla by dragging it to the browser window; by opening it using File | Open File; or (in Windows) by double-clicking on the XPI file and telling Windows to open .xpi files using Mozilla.

How do I uninstall something installed from an XPI?

There is not yet a method of automatically uninstalling XPIs other than themes. However, when you have uninstalled Mozilla prior to installing a new build, you can manually remove the unwanted XPI.

How do I use RoboForm on Mozilla?

Mozilla includes a Form Manager and a Password Manager which can save and fill your form data and log-in information automatically. These tools can be accessed from the Tools menu. Mozilla also has a Master Password feature that let you control form and password auto-fill with one single password.

How do I add/change my search engines?

With a search plugin you can access a searchengine either from your Sidebar or from your Location Bar, without having to access the engine´s page first. You can find search engines and instructions on how to install them on the mycroft project or visit Easy Search

How do I set up bookmark keywords?

Keywords are custom shortcuts to bookmarks. To set a keyword, go to Bookmarks | Manage Bookmarks and select the bookmark you want to set a keyword for. Click Properties and enter your keyword for that bookmark. You will now be able to go to that address by entering its keyword in the address bar.

For more information, see Bookmark Keywords.

How do I change the location of my bookmark?

Check under: File | Open Bookmark File in Manage Bookmarks