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Request for Implementation of Text Fragments Feature (#:~:text=) in Firefox

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  • Impendulo yokugqibela ngu Grey Ronin

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Dear Firefox Development Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request the implementation of a feature in Firefox that I believe would greatly enhance user experience and accessibility on the web. Specifically, I am referring to the text fragment feature (#:~:text=) that is currently supported in browsers based on the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

The text fragment feature allows users to link directly to specific pieces of text within a webpage, facilitating more precise navigation and making it easier to reference exact portions of content. This is particularly useful for academic citations, sharing specific excerpts from lengthy articles, and improving overall user interaction with web content.

For example, a URL formatted as https://example.com#:~:text=desired%20text%20fragment directs users not just to the page, but to the exact location of the specified text, highlighting it for easy identification. This can save users significant time and improve the efficiency of information retrieval.

Given Firefox's commitment to innovation and user-centric design, I believe that integrating this feature would be a valuable addition. It would not only bring Firefox in line with other major browsers in terms of functionality but also enhance its appeal to users who rely on this precise method of navigation.

I hope you will consider this suggestion and look forward to potentially seeing this feature in a future release of Firefox.

Thank you for your continued dedication to improving the Firefox browser.

Best regards, Grey Ronin

Ps. Sorry, but due to lack of time and somewhat poor English skills this message was generated by AI.

Dear Firefox Development Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request the implementation of a feature in Firefox that I believe would greatly enhance user experience and accessibility on the web. Specifically, I am referring to the text fragment feature (#:~:text=) that is currently supported in browsers based on the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The text fragment feature allows users to link directly to specific pieces of text within a webpage, facilitating more precise navigation and making it easier to reference exact portions of content. This is particularly useful for academic citations, sharing specific excerpts from lengthy articles, and improving overall user interaction with web content. For example, a URL formatted as https://example.com#:~:text=desired%20text%20fragment directs users not just to the page, but to the exact location of the specified text, highlighting it for easy identification. This can save users significant time and improve the efficiency of information retrieval. Given Firefox's commitment to innovation and user-centric design, I believe that integrating this feature would be a valuable addition. It would not only bring Firefox in line with other major browsers in terms of functionality but also enhance its appeal to users who rely on this precise method of navigation. I hope you will consider this suggestion and look forward to potentially seeing this feature in a future release of Firefox. Thank you for your continued dedication to improving the Firefox browser. Best regards, Grey Ronin Ps. Sorry, but due to lack of time and somewhat poor English skills this message was generated by AI.

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Hi Grey, there has been some discussion about this issue. Developers are working on it, but my guess is that it will take another 4-6 months. More information on the Mozilla Connect (feedback) site:

https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/support-text-fragments/idi-p/21797

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It's being developed under bug 1753933.

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

Hi Grey, there has been some discussion about this issue. Developers are working on it, but my guess is that it will take another 4-6 months. More information on the Mozilla Connect (feedback) site:

https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/support-text-fragments/idi-p/21797

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Thank you for the information. I'm glad to hear that this feature is being worked on at this time.