Change Firefox Browser Default View Source Editor to your Favorite Text Editor

Firefox browser recent update reset my favorite default text editor and I ended up fixing it. Here are the steps to update it:

  • In the Browser address bar type about:config. This will show you a warning message. Accept it.
  • In the Search bar type view_source.editor.external. This will show you the matching entry below pane.
  • Toggle the Boolean Value false to true by double clicking it.
  • Next, in the search bar type view_source.editor.path. This will show you the matching entry below pane.
  • double click the Value field and it will popup a dialog box with a text field. Enter the path to your favorite text editor and click OK.
  • close the Tab.
You are all set. Enjoy viewing the source code in your favorite text editor

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