Judy Barnett
Level 1 (5 points)
Desktops

Q: Scrolling in Safari takes me to another web site

When I am on a web page in Safari and scroll down, it takes me to the next site on my reading list.  How do I change that.  I don't seem to find it in preferences.  It is a real problem when I am on my banking site.

 

Thanks

iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Oct 6, 2016 2:17 PM

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Judy Barnett

Q: Scrolling in Safari takes me to another web site

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Oct 6, 2016 2:19 PM in response to Judy Barnett
    Level 10 (124,853 points)
    Apple Music
    Oct 6, 2016 2:19 PM in response to Judy Barnett

    Might be a conflict with a Safari extension or third party plug-ins.

     

     

    From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the Extensions tab. Uninstall one extension then quit and relaunch Safari to test.

     

    If it's not an extensions issue, try troubleshooting third party plug-ins.

     

    Back to Safari > Preferences. This time select the Security tab. Deselect:  Allow plug-ins. Quit and relaunch Safari to test.

     

    If that made a difference, instructions for troubleshooting plugins here.

  • by Judy Barnett,

    Judy Barnett Judy Barnett Oct 6, 2016 3:12 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
    Level 1 (5 points)
    Desktops
    Oct 6, 2016 3:12 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    I just realized that it only does it when I access the website from my reading list.  If I go directly to the site, it doesn't/t happen.  So...I guess, I just need to go direct, especially with my bank.

     

    Thanks for your help.