Suggestion Enhancing Post Editing Efficiency with Preview in New Tab Option

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The discussion centers on the lack of an "open in new tab" option for the preview feature in the post editor when using older versions of Firefox and Fedora Linux. Users express a desire for the ability to view the old version of a post in one window while editing the new version in another, highlighting the convenience this would provide. Concerns are raised about potential confusion if the preview feature does not close or revise the previous window upon clicking it again. While some support the idea of opening replies in new tabs for longer posts, they caution against applying this to previews due to potential reload issues and tab-switching inconveniences. Overall, participants appreciate the software's handling and layout but seek enhancements for editing efficiency.
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Using my old version of Firefox in my old version of Fedora linux, I don't get the "open in new tab" option when I right click on the "preview" option in the post editor. It would convenient to see the preview of the old version of a post in one window while editing the new version in another.

I agree that this feature could get confusing if clicking preview again in the editor didn't revise or close the window the window that had the previous preview.
 
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Stephen Tashi said:
Using my old version of Firefox in my old version of Fedora linux, I don't get the "open in new tab" option when I right click on the "preview" option in the post editor. It would convenient to see the preview of the old version of a post in one window while editing the new version in another.

I agree that this feature could get confusing if clicking preview again in the editor didn't revise or close the window the window that had the previous preview.
Good idea to open the reply in a new tab, especially for answers to longer posts. But I don't think it is appropriate for previews due to the reload problematic you already mentioned. And it's a little bit inconvenient to switch tabs while writing something. If I compare the software to the many platforms I've met throughout the years, I'll have to say that it is extraordinary good, in handling as well as in layout.
 
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