Anyway in Safari you can use command shift ] or [ to switch tabs and it's easy enough with one hand. And while this isn't the ideal solution, command l and tab will take you right to the search bar.
Sebastian
Thanks for the Cmd + L and the tab tip, but the other one doesn't work for me, as I don't have "] or [" on my keyboard.
Is anyone else have a problem with opening new tabs in Safari? The screen is empty blank rather than showing the home page which it is set to? Any idea on how to correct- I never had this before the last update.
I'd like a feature that probably isn't possible ... The ability to totally emulate Internet Explorer as if running within Windows and all that Active X crap when needed (as in 'go into DUMB MODE'). Then I could ditch Windows totally which my wife has to use to access sites that refuse to work unless using winblows and IE (That would be the Realtor's Florida MLS in my wife's case). Please don't tell me MLS works in Canada or elsewhere on a Mac with Safari, I believe it, but it sure as hell doesn't in Florida grrrrrr.
Unfortunately many websites are built around IE's "standards" so no matter how genius Safari, Firefox or any of the other browser develop it's still the Microsoft bottleneck in place.
That's changing though. Even IE 8 works with standards much better than earlier versions.
As FF, Safari, and others gain greater marketshare, site owners must accommodate them or lose substantial business.
I'd like a feature that probably isn't possible ... The ability to totally emulate Internet Explorer as if running within Windows and all that Active X crap when needed (as in 'go into DUMB MODE'). Then I could ditch Windows totally which my wife has to use to access sites that refuse to work unless using winblows and IE (That would be the Realtor's Florida MLS in my wife's case). Please don't tell me MLS works in Canada or elsewhere on a Mac with Safari, I believe it, but it sure as hell doesn't in Florida grrrrrr.
It's Active X that causes most of the problems. Sites are slowly abandoning it. I wouldn't want to extend its use.
Probably I missed it, but is Safari 4 going to be released with 10.5.5? And why this thread is not in Mac OS? It is about 10.5.5 and Safari is only part of the news at the end.
Is anyone else have a problem with opening new tabs in Safari? The screen is empty blank rather than showing the home page which it is set to? Any idea on how to correct- I never had this before the last update.
Thanks.
Safari>Preferences>Tabs
Check Select tabs and windows as they are createdTo have new tabs or windows open in front of the one you’re currently viewing, select this checkbox.
It has always been there as far as I can remember. See HELP or Click the '?' mark at the bottom of the preference pane to see other explanations:
I'd like a feature that probably isn't possible ... The ability to totally emulate Internet Explorer as if running within Windows and all that Active X crap when needed (as in 'go into DUMB MODE'). Then I could ditch Windows totally which my wife has to use to access sites that refuse to work unless using winblows and IE (That would be the Realtor's Florida MLS in my wife's case). Please don't tell me MLS works in Canada or elsewhere on a Mac with Safari, I believe it, but it sure as hell doesn't in Florida grrrrrr.
If you haven't already, try emulating IE by selecting IE in the Develop | User Agent menu. You'll probably lose some functionality but not much.
I'm often amused by how much functionality Safari has in IE-only web sites. You just have to trick the site into thinking you're using Internet Exploiter.
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Shift + Option + Command + Arrows does need two hands.
And mouse gestures without an external solution would be fine.
And Option + K for using the Search bar (google or inquisitor) would be good, Opera and FF use it.
Dreaming on....
I just snapped this from the latest version of Safari.
Where did you get yours?
The latest version of Safari, the one discussed in this article.
Firefox has Control + Tab as well.
Anyway in Safari you can use command shift ] or [ to switch tabs and it's easy enough with one hand. And while this isn't the ideal solution, command l and tab will take you right to the search bar.
Sebastian
Thanks for the Cmd + L and the tab tip, but the other one doesn't work for me, as I don't have "] or [" on my keyboard.
Thanks.
On the windows side those brackets could be written by pressing "Alt Gr + 8 or 9" I think.
The latest version of Safari, the one discussed in this article.
What version?
I'm using Version 3.1.2 "build" (5525.20.1)
Doesn't appear to work with 10.4 or 10.5! ONly good for 10.2 thru 10.3.8
I haven't used SS in a while. I checked and Bookdog is the successor. The current one is supposed to work with 10.4 and 10.5.
Unfortunately many websites are built around IE's "standards" so no matter how genius Safari, Firefox or any of the other browser develop it's still the Microsoft bottleneck in place.
That's changing though. Even IE 8 works with standards much better than earlier versions.
As FF, Safari, and others gain greater marketshare, site owners must accommodate them or lose substantial business.
I just snapped this from the latest version of Safari.
Where did you get yours?
I prefer the Aqua on purple. The colors don't clash at all, and they differentiate. I really DON"T like the idea of purple on purple.
But then, I don't like grey on grey either.
I'd like a feature that probably isn't possible ... The ability to totally emulate Internet Explorer as if running within Windows and all that Active X crap when needed (as in 'go into DUMB MODE'). Then I could ditch Windows totally which my wife has to use to access sites that refuse to work unless using winblows and IE (That would be the Realtor's Florida MLS in my wife's case). Please don't tell me MLS works in Canada or elsewhere on a Mac with Safari, I believe it, but it sure as hell doesn't in Florida grrrrrr.
It's Active X that causes most of the problems. Sites are slowly abandoning it. I wouldn't want to extend its use.
I also agree "control+tab" tab switching would be nice too.
a feature I really wish safari had that firefox does is "command+enter" to add "http:www." +".com" in the location bar.
Safari does this automatically -- type "apple" (no quotes) in the address bar and hit return and it will change it to http://www.apple.com/. Type "apple/getamac/ads" and it goes to http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/.
safari 4.0
Probably I missed it, but is Safari 4 going to be released with 10.5.5? And why this thread is not in Mac OS? It is about 10.5.5 and Safari is only part of the news at the end.
Is anyone else have a problem with opening new tabs in Safari? The screen is empty blank rather than showing the home page which it is set to? Any idea on how to correct- I never had this before the last update.
Thanks.
Safari>Preferences>Tabs
Check Select tabs and windows as they are created To have new tabs or windows open in front of the one you’re currently viewing, select this checkbox.
It has always been there as far as I can remember. See HELP or Click the '?' mark at the bottom of the preference pane to see other explanations:
I'd like a feature that probably isn't possible ... The ability to totally emulate Internet Explorer as if running within Windows and all that Active X crap when needed (as in 'go into DUMB MODE'). Then I could ditch Windows totally which my wife has to use to access sites that refuse to work unless using winblows and IE (That would be the Realtor's Florida MLS in my wife's case). Please don't tell me MLS works in Canada or elsewhere on a Mac with Safari, I believe it, but it sure as hell doesn't in Florida grrrrrr.
If you haven't already, try emulating IE by selecting IE in the Develop | User Agent menu. You'll probably lose some functionality but not much.
I'm often amused by how much functionality Safari has in IE-only web sites. You just have to trick the site into thinking you're using Internet Exploiter.