Tabbing to a checkbox/drop-down box when filling out forms

[arnoota]

Minor question, but anyone who can answer will help me resolve one of the most annoying issues that I have with a Mac.

I just moved to Mac this week, and am thus far totally pleased with my decision. However, one difference between my Mac and PC has been really irritating me. On my PC, I could use the tab to get to a checkbox or drop-down box, but with the Mac, tabbing just seems to skip over them. For example, when filling out a form that requires my address, I can fill out each field, hit tab and fill out the next field, etc. However, when it gets to the "state" box, when I hit tab, it skips over that field entirely, and I have to use my mouse to go back and choose the state with the mouse.

I realize this is a really minor issue, but if it's something that can be resolved, I'd love to have any advice about how to do so! Thank you so so much for humoring me, and for your help.

 

[karenflower]

Here's an article about this that might help you:

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/apple/why-doesnt-tab-work-for-drop-down-controls-in-firefox-on-os-x/

It mentions Firefox but I assume it would work in Safari too (or other browsers).

 

[mackindergarten]

Hi!

Go to System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse.

Look at the bottom of the window. There is the option called Full keyboard access. Switch it from Text boxes and lists only to All controls.

Hope this was helpful.

/Rupert

 

[msw70]

Tabbign to checkbox/combo box in Snow Leooard

In Snow Leopard, it's System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shorcuts. Tick "All Controls" under Full Keyboard Access at the bottom.