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Safari - New Tab Button
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iBookG4user
macrumors 604
Since the "new tab" button requires a hack, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't work on Safari 3. It'll likely take a little while for developers to figure out a way to do it again.
drater
macrumors 6502a
I know you can use "
+ click or T" to open up a new tab. But is there a way to just click a link and have it open in a new tab? for instance if there was a link in here like www.randomlink.com, and I clicked it, it would open in a new tab. can it do that?
+ click or T" to open up a new tab. But is there a way to just click a link and have it open in a new tab? for instance if there was a link in here like www.randomlink.com, and I clicked it, it would open in a new tab. can it do that?
MacDonaldsd
macrumors 65816
I know you can use "
Hold down the
key when you click the link
drater
macrumors 6502a
Hold down the
not to be rude, but I said I knew that...I'm lazy, I just want to click, and BAM! new tab.
clevin
macrumors G3
I know you can use "
If you have a Mighty Mouse and the scroll ball is set to "Button 3" in the Keyboard and Mouse preferences you can click the scroll ball on a link and it will automatically open the link in a new tab. Works great!!
Safari Stand and a separate hack simply called Safari Buttons were the only ways to get a tab button in Safari 3, as far as I know. Stand also allows 'single window mode' so links always open in new tabs.
clevin
macrumors G3
Yes, the only simple way to add a "New Tab" button to Safari was to use a third-party hacking app like SafariButtons or Ollie's Tabs, both of which are tough to find these days (last time I checked). Generally these apps remapped either the bug report button or the increase/decrease font size buttons.
cycocelica
macrumors 68000
I just suggest draggin your finger to key and holding it. Or get a mouse like the MM and set the third button to do that.
Downloading Camino/Firefox does this as well.
key and holding it. Or get a mouse like the MM and set the third button to do that.Downloading Camino/Firefox does this as well.
Safari Enhancer
A little utility called Safari Enhancer also added a New Tab button, it's stopped working with Safari 3, hopefully it will be updated soon. You can also change the Google Search bar to regional ones like Google UK etc. Very useful.
A little utility called Safari Enhancer also added a New Tab button, it's stopped working with Safari 3, hopefully it will be updated soon. You can also change the Google Search bar to regional ones like Google UK etc. Very useful.
flyinmac
macrumors 68040
Unfortunately, probably not. The developer has stated in his forums that he will not continue updating and developing Safari Enhancer anymore due to personal reasons / life.
I do hope that Apple will finally implement this feature. All the other browsers have it, why not Apple.
I really like and prefer Safari. But, why must we sacrifice something so simple that really should be built-in.
I have submitted my request to Apple for them to implement the feature in upcoming releases. Hopefully they'll comply and activate this simple little button for us.
If you want to request it yourself, go ahead. I would encourage everyone to request this feature (and any other feature you would like). If enough people request a given feature, then maybe Apple will see that it is worth their time to add it.
You can request features and changes on Apple's website at:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
There is not a direct button to suggest improvements to Safari. Instead, choose to give feedback on OS X. Then, in the box for "Feedback Area" choose "Internet/Web"
For "Feedback Type", I chose design / ease of use. But, efficiency/workflow would probably be suitable from a certain perspective. It's most likely suited to design / ease of use though.
Anyway, I encourage everyone to give feedback and suggest features for anything you would like. I drop by there an request features or changes to computers, OS X, and anything else whenever something I'm doing doesn't seem to be handled right, or if I see a lack in what I'm using.
flyinmac
macrumors 68040
You must be joking 😎
There is no such button in the customize toolbar screen (unless you've already installed a hack).
iBookG4user
macrumors 604
Jonx
macrumors regular
THANK YOU SO FLIPPIN' MUCH!!!! 😀
I is a happy camper now!
Strangely, though, I don't remember ever having to hack, I just remember seeing it in the customize window and I thought it was weird I could never find it on any other mac... Hmm...
I just suggest draggin your finger to
Downloading Camino/Firefox does this as well.
I think its pretty damn lazy on Apple's part to not even have a 'new tab' button. Apple + T is not a good enough substitute in my opinion.
flyinmac
macrumors 68040
Could we get a little information on how this works and the individual making it available?
I guess I'm just a bit cautious downloading files from places I don't know and then installing them (especially in web browsers which may be used to order things online with credit cards).
Any information greatly appreciated.
flyinmac
macrumors 68040
I'd have to agree there. Especially since I can't think of another web browser that supports tabbed browsing and doesn't offer a new tab button.