Where do I find the lamp button in my amazing web browser? (all 5 browsers)
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Introduction
Are you often intrigued by the little lamp icon in your web browser and wondering what it does? You are not alone! Many users find themselves curious about the purpose of this icon and its location. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lamp button’s significance and guide you through its whereabouts in five popular web browsers. Get ready to shed some light on this browser feature!
Web browsers have evolved over the years, offering various features to enhance users’ online experiences. One such feature that has caught the attention of many is the lamp button. This unassuming icon has a significant role to play in simplifying your browsing tasks. In this article, we will guide you through the process of finding and using the lamp button in some of the most widely used web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera.
What is the Lamp Button?
The lamp button, often represented by a small lamp or lightbulb icon, serves as a quick-access tool for a range of functions that can enhance your browsing activities. It is strategically placed within the browser interface to ensure easy access without cluttering the main toolbar. The lamp button’s functionalities may vary slightly among different browsers, but its core purpose remains consistent – to dim the current web page and highlight the video player. However, there are other options available that you can enable on the Turn Off the Lights Options page such as Night Mode / Dark Mode for all websites, Mouse Volume Scroll, YouTube AutoHD, etc.
The basic steps for all web browsers are to see the gray lamp button. Is to restart your web browser and go to a website, such as www.youtube.com.
Google Chrome users
In Google Chrome, you can find the lamp button nestled within the browser’s extensions area. Look to the right of the address bar – there it is, the small lamp icon waiting to be illuminated!
If you use Google Chrome v83 or higher, you must click on the puzzle icon to see all your installed Chrome extensions.
Animated steps to pin your Chrome extension in the toolbar
The gray lamp button is visible on the left of the extension puzzle icon in your Google Chrome web browser toolbar
Know issue from Chromium: If you have a HD screen and your are using Windows, it doesn’t show the icon because the render bug. You can fix this self by changing your HDPI value to a lower setting https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=381383
If the gray lamp button is not visible in your Firefox web browser. Follow these steps to get it pinned in your toolbar.
Open the Firefox web browser, and install the Turn Off the Lights Firefox extension
Firefox web browser
2. Click on the puzzle piece icon in your Firefox web browser. You will see the list of installed Firefox extensions. And that includes the Turn Off the Lights extension.
Firefox Extension panel
3. Now click on the wrench icon, and choose the menu item “Pin to Toolbar”. Then it will add the gray lamp button in your Firefox web browser toolbar.
Context menu of the Turn Off the Lights Firefox extension
Pin the lamp button in the Microsoft Edge web browser
Maxthon
Left in the navigation bar you see the gray lamp button.
Do you still have a problem, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can go to the “Contact Us email” button. And report your problem.
Conclusion
In the ever-evolving world of web browsers, the lamp button stands as a symbol of convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re a dedicated researcher, an avid reader, or someone who values organized browsing, this unassuming icon has something to offer. Embrace the lamp button’s capabilities and watch as it illuminates your online journey.
With a single click, it will dim the current web page and bring the video player on top of the dark layer.
Yes, on the Turn Off the Lights Options page, you can choose one of the 3 actions. The “Video Lover”, Night Owl”, or “Eye Protection”.
Yes, the Turn Off the Lights browser extension is available for iOS on the Safari web browser, and Android on the Firefox web browser.
Where do I find the lamp button in my amazing web browser? (all 5 browsers) was last modified: November 18th, 2023 by Stefan Van Damme
Stefan Van Damme is the developer of the popular Turn Off the Lights browser extension, which he began building in December 2009 for Google Chrome. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has expanded the extension's availability to a wide range of web browsers, including Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Brave, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge, Yandex, and Naver Whale. His commitment to providing users with a quality product has made the Turn Off the Lights extension one of the most highly regarded and widely used browser extensions available. Additionally, the extension is free and Open-Source for all web browsers, and has been featured on major blogs such as Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla. With his extensive experience and knowledge in browser extensions, Stefan Van Damme is a highly qualified and authoritative figure in the field.
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