View Full Version : single click options?
jvaska
Apr 16, 2004, 05:40 AM
One thing I miss from OS9 was the ability in my web browser to simply hold down the click while hovering over a link and I would get a small menu with more options.
I would really love to be able to do this in Safari and then have the option to open a page in a new tab or new window.
Yes, I know that I can do this with the other hand...but that's part of the problem. I'd still like to be able to do this only with the mouse.
I've done some searching, but I can't find anything out there. Is there? Anybody know of a way to make this happen?
thanks...v
HexMonkey
Apr 16, 2004, 05:55 AM
While I don't think it can be done in Safari, many other browsers allow you to do this. Out of them, I'd recommend Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/). Otherwise, you could get a third party mouse. ;)
cb911
Apr 16, 2004, 05:56 AM
so i guess you're using a one-button mouse?
honestly, get with the times. you've got to live in the now. :p j/k.
well that's one of the reasons i got myself a two-button mouse. actually i've got a 5 button mouse, and i could still use more buttons. :D
well you could probably get an app or something that would basically tell the system 'mouse hold for 2 seconds = ctrl'.
i'm pretty sure it can be done, but i can't remeber the app.
hopefully someone else...
Nermal
Apr 16, 2004, 06:10 AM
I never understood the need for a 3-button mouse, let alone a 5-button :eek:
I've got the standard single-button Apple Pro Mouse at the moment, I'm used to pressing control now. In fact, when I use Windows, I find myself control-clicking :rolleyes:
jvaska
Apr 16, 2004, 11:25 AM
I never understood the need for a 3-button mouse, let alone a 5-button :eek:
I've got the standard single-button Apple Pro Mouse at the moment, I'm used to pressing control now. In fact, when I use Windows, I find myself control-clicking :rolleyes:
Yes, but...oftentimes I'm holding something I'm reading in the other hand. I could get a two-button mouse or a 50-button mouse but I just don't believe in them. I'm sticking with one button even if I can't do what I want in Safari.
I really have no reason for not using Firefox except that I don't use it except for testing stuff.
Thanks for the comments, y'all.
;)
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