Opening MacRumors links in new tabs instead of new windows

mickbab

macrumors 65816

Original poster

• Jul 17, 2009

• #1

Hi all,

I've just switched to Safari instead of Firefox (I don't exactly know why, just giving it a go) and I have noticed that when I open links in Forum Spy, they open in a new window in Safari, not in a new tab like in FireFox.

Is there a way to avoid this?

Thanks,
m.

 

Compile 'em all

macrumors 601

• Jul 17, 2009

• #2

hold command while clicking on the link.

 

BlueRevolution

macrumors 603

• Jul 17, 2009

• #3

If you want all links to open in new tabs instead of new windows, open a Terminal window and run

defaults write com.apple.safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool true

 

mickbab

macrumors 65816

Original poster

• Jul 17, 2009

• #4

Is there a way to set Safari to open new window links in new tabs?

I think in Firefox I had the "Open links in new window" option selected in the MacRumors Forum Spy and it would open all Forum Spy links in a new tab.

Can Safari do this? I don't want all links (ie normal internet links etc) to open in tabs, I would just like it to behave like FireFox if possible.
I'm too lazy too hold down command while I click a link.

(Does anyone get what I mean?)

 

angelwatt

Moderator emeritus

• Jul 17, 2009

• #5

mickbab said:

Is there a way to set Safari to open new window links in new tabs?

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Through Terminal enter the following command,

Code:

defaults write com.apple.Safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool true

Note that this turns Safari into single-window mode. Change true to false if you want to revert things back.