Upon opening a new Safari window (option-n) in full-screen mode with OS 10.7, the tab key is inoperative, preventing instant selection of the URL or search fields.
This unusual disability of the tab key negates the whole purpose of opening a new window in Safari, that is – navigating to a new URL or making a search enquiry.
Why is the tab key disabled in full-screen mode in Safari 5.1.1.?
Gaffes like this are unusual.
Has no one at Apple has noticed this?
I'm having the same issue. I don't know if you've received an answer but I have a workaround.
Work around #1: When you open a new window or tab, if you hit the Tab key on your keyboard before the URL has finished loading the tab focus stays at the address bar.
Work around #2: In Safari 5.1 preferences on the General tab if you set "New windows open with:" and "New tabls open with:" to something OTHER THAN "Homepage" or "Same page", Safari's tab indexing works as prefered.
I hope Apple fixes this soon.
Hope this helps,
k
Safari 5.1.1 tab key failure
