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safari opens web pages in an unusual format

Hi

Recently when i visit some web sites the page does not load all the content but a box inside the screen with a grey background, it will load if I click outside the box and then work normally.


see below example.. I cant seem to find any setting to turn this off ?


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Posted on Mar 16, 2018 4:25 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2018 4:44 AM

It is the “Reader” feature.


Click the 3½ lines button in the search bar to exit Reader mode.


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One can customize this feature per website.

Safari > Preferences > Websites> Reader


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Under “Automatically use Reader on the website below:”click inside box opposite website name and choose “Off”.


For more on this:

Click the “+” button opposite the section header to expand.

Safari website preferences https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/websites-preferences-ibrwe2159f50

Customize the website: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-browsing-settings-per-website-i brw7f78f7fe

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