Add Safari like X-icon to clear URL & search fields in firefox

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Old habits die hard… are you missing X icon in the end of search fieldswhile using Firefox on your Window powered computer? Xclear firefox extensionbrings X-icon back to URL and search fields. It is a light weight Firefox addon to add stylish X icon in the end part of URL and search boxes.

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The functionality is similar like the ones found in Safari and Konqueror. So, if you are missing the Safari experience and want cool looking X-icon in Firefox, download Xclear addon. The look and visibility of the icons can be customized through the userChrome.css file. For example:

To disable the icon in the url field, put this into your userChrome.css:
#urlbar * .xclear {
display: none !important;
}

To disable the icon in the search bar, put this into your userChrome.css:
.searchbar-textbox * .xclear {
display: none !important;
}

Enjoy the Safari X-icon in Firefox on your Windows computer, like it?



By Davinder on Friday, July 31st, 2009

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