The Red 'X' Button/ Quit Safari

Device:

MacBook Air M2, Monterey 12.6


Issue:

the safari won't re-open the last tab/web (always bring me to the start page) every time I re-open (no force quit) safari.


why:

since the day I use Mac (MacBook Air 2017 i5) every time I press the red 'x' button or 'quit' button. the safari will close, and show the dot underneath the safari logo. if I re-open safari the safari will open, and bring me back and show every tabs & website from the last activities.


however, if, I force quit or quit safari(command q). then, the safari will close completely (no dot underneath the logo) and if I open it. it bring me to start page.


resolve:

  1. safari > preference > general > "safari opens with" > "all window from last session"
  2. system preference > general > "close window when quitting an app"
  3. went to Apple Genius Bar
  4. 2x online chat with apple support
  5. 2x calling with apple support + screen share


I've been trying to resolve using that method + restart the computer + restart to factory setting.

still doesn't work


Question:

  1. how do I get back to the previous setting (red 'x' button, reopen, bring to last web/ tab of activity)
  2. is this a 'new feature' in MacOS Monterey?

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 25, 2022 12:13 PM

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