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using keyboard arrows to navigate in safari

I would like to move back to using safari as my primary browser, having used chrome for many years.

In chrome I can use the arrows to navigate up and down a web page when I am reading extended text, it offers a more controlled movement through the text, it jumps less.

I cannot navigate using the arrows when using safari as the web browser. This seems odd and needless, what else are the arrows for?

I have read several other older threads but haven't managed to switch on the arrow keys in safari preferences or system preferences.

Thanks for your help with this.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 7:01 AM

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barberlives123

Community Specialist

Posted on Feb 22, 2021 12:57 PM

Hello soundsunlikely,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's our understanding that you're unable to use the arrows on your Mac keyboard to navigate when browsing in Safari. We're happy to help.

The arrows on the keyboard can be used to scroll up, down, left, or right in Safari. Check out the following resource for more info:

Keyboard shortcuts and gestures in Safari on Mac

If you're unable to scroll with the arrows, we recommend testing in safe mode. Starting in safe mode allows your Mac to run certain checks, remove caches, and prevent login items from automatically launching. This can isolate possible third party issues. Use the steps and information in the link below for assistance with safe mode:

How to use safe mode on your Mac

Let us know the results. Please include any other troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.

Have a nice day!

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