Auto select search bar

Hi. Whenever I open a new tab, it automatically selects the search bar for me and I can start typing without having to drag my mouse up there to click on the search bar.

Today when I opened up Safari, it didn't do the thing. Is there a way to change it back?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 7, 2022 7:21 AM

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May 7, 2022 7:35 AM in response to 0rangez

0rangez wrote:

Hi. Whenever I open a new tab, it automatically selects the search bar for me and I can start typing without having to drag my mouse up there to click on the search bar.

Today when I opened up Safari, it didn't do the thing. Is there a way to change it back?

Try quitting Safari and when you relaunch it hold the Shift key down

Safari User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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