Safari shortcuts: How to change "Command-1" to select previous tab

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Safari shortcuts: How to change "Command-1" to select previous tab

Hey all,

Trying to customize my Safari shortcuts but having trouble changing "select previous/next tab" shortcuts to "Command-1/2" as I would prefer them to be. Even after changing them in the preferences the "Command-1" just opens the first link on my bookmarks bar (and Comman-2 the second respectively).

The question is: How to change the "select previous/next tab" shortcuts to Command-1 and Command-2? I bet many people would prefer this to the standard shortcuts...

Cheers!

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Dec 6, 2009 2:36 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 6, 2009 3:41 AM in response to Jazyy

You might be able to do this in System Preferences, Keyboard and mouse, KeyBoard Shortcut. Add Safari, then follow the directions.

Just tried you can't...sorry

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Dec 6, 2009 4:19 AM in response to David M Brewer

Yep, tried that. I think it might work if you somehow managed to remove the original action for "Command-1" shortcut (open first link on the bookmark toolbar).... If somebody knows how to do this let me know!

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Answer 3

Dec 6, 2009 4:44 AM in response to Jazyy

You really don't want to change shortcuts within the system. This could mess things up.

Some Programs allow you to change shortcuts within that program. In the notes for changing short cut they do state that changing short cuts could have conflicts with System shortcuts.

I would advise not to mess with changing any shortcuts.

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