Get 'can't open the page' message when searching from Safari.
I try to search in Safari but it changes the spaces to % and gives a message that the page can't be opened because the address isn't valid.
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
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Make sure address is valid.
Try a different search engine. Safari > Preference > Search engine
Go step by step and test.
1. Update Safari, if an update is available. Update may come with bug fixes.
Update to the latest version of Safari - Apple Support
Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support
2. Force Quit Safari, launch Safari holding the Shift key down.
About pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support
3. Startup in Safe Mode.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support.
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It also does a basic check of your startup disk, similar to using First Aid in Disk Utility.
And it deletes some system caches, including font caches and
the kernel cache, which are automatically created again as needed.
4. Clear History
Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Please read the article before clearing history,
this is like a low level resetting of Safari without affecting passwords and bookmarks.
5. If Safari doesn't open a webpage or isn’t working as expected
If Safari on Mac doesn't open a webpage or isn’t working as expected - Apple Support