Safari loading mobile version of websites

for some strange reason safari is now loading mobile versions of website on my MacBook Pro, most of which look poor and lack functionality on my MacBook, how can I tell safari to load desktop versions?

thank you

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Apr 14, 2024 5:24 AM

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Apr 14, 2024 7:03 AM in response to Simon Board

I'm not sure what the issue is. If this issue does not go away after quitting Safari and restarting the Mac, in the menu bar of Safari, click Develop > User Agent and select Automatic.

Simon Board Author

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May 25, 2024 6:31 AM in response to Simon Board

I still dont have a solution for this, my desktop safari is loading mobile version of websites and it looks awful.

can anyone help?

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