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Mac Forum / Applications / Mac Applications / October 2006Safari opening new windows under old one
I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the window is usually opened under the existing window, rather than on top. This happens when I Cmd-click on a link, or when I click on a link in another application. I don't see anything in the Preferences that mentions this. Is it an internal preference that I may have set somehow (a few months ago I downloaded a utility that provided access to lots of hidden options, but I can't find it now)?  SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** In article <barmar-A25978.00335118102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > downloaded a utility that provided access to lots of hidden options, but > I can't find it now)? I have the preference (under General) to Open Links in a new tab in the current window. Why not try this as it may suit you. Signaturedorayme In article <doraymeRidThis-B752DC.14434618102006@news-vip.optusnet.com.au>, > In article > <barmar-A25978.00335118102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > I have the preference (under General) to Open Links in a new tab > in the current window. Why not try this as it may suit you. Tried tabs once, didn't like them. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** > In article > <doraymeRidThis-B752DC.14434618102006@news-vip.optusnet.com.au>, [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Tried tabs once, didn't like them. You're kidding? Greg Signature"All my time I spent in heaven Revelries of dance and wine Waking to the sound of laughter Up I'd rise and kiss the sky" - The Mekons In article <barmar-78FC2C.00575218102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, > > I have the preference (under General) to Open Links in a new tab > > in the current window. Why not try this as it may suit you. > > Tried tabs once, didn't like them. OK. ...though I can't actually imagine not liking them or not finding them useful. What is there not to like about them? :) On my set up option command click opens another window under, option command shift click opens another window on top, command opens a new tab. That is on Tiger just before 10.4.8 Signaturedorayme In article <doraymeRidThis-1619C0.15172618102006@news-vip.optusnet.com.au>, > In article > <barmar-78FC2C.00575218102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > OK. ...though I can't actually imagine not liking them or not > finding them useful. What is there not to like about them? :) I'm simply more used to having multiple overlapping windows and clicking on the one I want to see. I didn't find tabbed browing any easier or more comfortable. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** In article <barmar-DBAC33.23290518102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, > I'm simply more used to having multiple overlapping windows and clicking > on the one I want to see. I didn't find tabbed browing any easier or > more comfortable. Where I find it useful is in comparing products or in having the css in a tab, the html in another and the actual website page in a third, but as far as I can see there is simply the general advantage of not having to arrange the windows so that you can actually conveniently click on them and not have to remember that the one you want is that a one poking a bit of itself out at the bottom behind this other one etc... Anyway, I assume you have tried it and given it a good go and it is not to your liking... that is so... it is isn't it? :) Signaturedorayme In article <doraymeRidThis-8558D2.13393919102006@news-vip.optusnet.com.au>, > In article > <barmar-DBAC33.23290518102006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Anyway, I assume you have tried it and given it a good go and it > is not to your liking... that is so... it is isn't it? :) I think I enabled it for a few hours when they first added tabbed browing, to see if I liked it. It didn't impress me, so I turned it off, and haven't really considered it since then. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > downloaded a utility that provided access to lots of hidden options, but > I can't find it now)? CMD-option-Click should open a new window behind the current one (see the "Tabs" preference). Here, in 10.4.8, new windows open in front. Is the utility you're thinking of "Safari Enhancer"? > > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > CMD-option-Click should open a new window behind the current one (see > the "Tabs" preference). Here, in 10.4.8, new windows open in front. Actually, it's Cmd-shift-click that's supposed to open a window behind. I just tried it, and I noticed something. When Cmd-click does the wrong thing, it seems to act like a pop-under -- the new window seems to appear briefly on top, then go under. But Cmd-shift-click goes directly under. > Is the utility you're thinking of "Safari Enhancer"? No, it was something more general, that allowed you to tweak lots of Finder settings (e.g. always showing hidden files) and settings for many standard applications like Mail. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** > Actually, it's Cmd-shift-click that's supposed to open a window behind. > I just tried it, and I noticed something. When Cmd-click does the wrong > thing, it seems to act like a pop-under -- the new window seems to > appear briefly on top, then go under. But Cmd-shift-click goes directly > under. The option key then apparently comes into play with tabbed browsing enabled. My error, but I use tabs extensively. > > Is the utility you're thinking of "Safari Enhancer"? > > No, it was something more general, that allowed you to tweak lots of > Finder settings (e.g. always showing hidden files) and settings for many > standard applications like Mail. Two that come to mind are Cocktail and YASU, both available via versiontracker.com. Sorry I can't be of more help. > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > downloaded a utility that provided access to lots of hidden options, but > I can't find it now)? I've determined that the problem isn't anything I've configured on my machine, because I noticed the same thing when I use my MacBook at work, which I haven't customized much (I've only had it for 2 weeks). It looks like it's just one site where this happens, the Comcast Help Forums at forums.comcast.net. Links within forum messages automatically open in a new window, and these always show up on top. But there are links in the borders that normally use the same window, and I like to open them in new windows -- this is when they open below. Could it be something in their CSS? It's a Lithium forum. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > downloaded a utility that provided access to lots of hidden options, > but I can't find it now)? This is a known problem with the 10.4.8 update. Go to ~/Library/Preferences/ and delete the file com.apple.finder.plist . BTW it also will show up if you launch applications and the application window goes to the back of the window queue. SignatureRegards, John > > I'm running Tiger 10.4.8. I'm not sure when it started, but for some > > time I've noticed that when Safari opens a link in a new window, the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > This is a known problem with the 10.4.8 update. Go to I'm seeing this on my machine at work that I think is still running 10.4.7. > ~/Library/Preferences/ and delete the file com.apple.finder.plist . BTW finder.plist affects Safari? > it also will show up if you launch applications and the application > window goes to the back of the window queue. SignatureBarry Margolin, barmar@alum.mit.edu Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** |
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