Favorites-bookmarks sidebar popping up in Safari on the left when in full window mode

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Favorites-bookmarks sidebar popping up in Safari on the left when in full window mode

I came across a problem, which is really annoying. When in split screen or windowed mode of Safari, the bookmark/favorites bar pops up on the left side, if the mouse cursor is on the left. It occurs quite often "by accident", and there is no way for me to cognitively "not to send the mouse cursor to the left edge".

I browsed through the settings of Safari but could not find anything which would suit my needs.

Can anyone help me on this one please?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Oct 6, 2015 5:15 AM

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Answer 1

dominic23

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Oct 6, 2015 5:44 AM in response to Mister Shuriken

When the window is in Full Screen mode, this is normal.

This is very helpful when you use Split View.

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Answer 2

Oct 7, 2015 1:43 AM in response to dominic23

It is not helpful for me. I do not need the favorites-bar on the left. Thus, it annoys me.

Is there any way to disable this?

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Answer 3

doyle917

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Oct 12, 2015 7:00 PM in response to Mister Shuriken

Yes, please let there be a way to shut this off! Why is it every time there is an update there's something locked on like this? It is such a pain.

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Answer 4

Eric Root

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Oct 13, 2015 6:34 AM in response to Mister Shuriken

Try moving your Dock to the left side of the screen.

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Answer 5

Oct 19, 2015 9:00 PM in response to Mister Shuriken

Yes I have the same problem its really annoying how apple actually had a setting option for this and have gotten rid of it. But i found a solution temporarily by keeping my browser not in full screen just by extending the window as wide as possible also as of previous post moving Dock to the left side seems to work too.. Wish Apple checks these posts & bring back old hiding option for the favourites bar back..

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Answer 6

Eric Root

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Oct 20, 2015 6:33 AM in response to RamCanada

Apple doesn’t routinely monitor the discussions. These are mostly user to user discussions.

Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.

Feedback

Or you can use your Apple ID to register with this site and go the Apple BugReporter. Supposedly you will get an answer if you submit feedback.

Feedback via Apple Developer

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