OS not focusing default browser when opening links from Slack

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OS not focusing default browser when opening links from Slack

Normally when I click on a link in Slack the OS switches focus to the desktop where the default browser is open. This stopped working with Arc. I tested setting default browser to different browsers. If the browser isn't open, the OS will open it and then switch focus to the desktop with it open. However, subsequent link clickx in Slack does not switch the focus, even though the links are opened in the default browser.

The only default browser that the auto focus works every time is Chrome.

MacBookPro

Chip: Apple M1 Max

Memory: 64 GB

macOS: 14.6.1

How do I resolve this so that the OS switches focus to the desktop with the default browser regardless of browser?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Nov 15, 2024 6:30 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 26, 2024 6:20 AM in response to pleasehelpmewithmymac

I regularly restart Slack and after restarting it this morning the OS is now switching focus to Arc when opening links from Slack. Not sure what changed but its working for me now 🤷‍♂️

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Answer 2

boatlord

Level 1

14 points

Nov 18, 2024 12:16 PM in response to pleasehelpmewithmymac

Also dealing with this problem for both safari and Firefox. It seems that it's just Slack that doesn't automatically focus to the browser. Notes, Mail, Outlook, and OneNote all properly open and focus on the default browser.

Macbook Air

Chip: M3

Memory: 16GB

MacOS: Sequoia 15.2

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Answer 3

Mino83

Level 1

4 points

Nov 18, 2024 2:32 AM in response to pleasehelpmewithmymac

Facing the same issue with Slack + Firefox

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