How to close the current tab in Firefox v 17.0.1?

I have used Firefox for years and have always used tabs instead of opening new windows. I was always able to click the little 'X' on the right side of the tab to close it. I find now that I can't close the active tab by doing this. I have to click on another tab open, and then click the other tab, that I wanted to close.

I looked through the Options several times trying to see if there is a setting I need to change, but found nothing.

Is it possible in this version of Firefox (v17.0.1) to close the active tab?

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/tools > Modules > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is the cause of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/tools > Modules > appearance).

  • Do not click on the reset button on the start safe mode window or make changes.

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