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Can't choose multiple items from drop down menu...

Been trying to hold down Control button while clicking, thought that worked before. Did I disable something unintentionally?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.9), Intel

Posted on Apr 1, 2007 7:53 AM

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Apr 1, 2007 8:04 AM in response to stickmaniac

The Control key works like that on MS Windows. On the Mac, it brings up the contextual menu when clicking, i.e. it simulates a right-click. That works with both single button and multiple button mice.

You want to use Command (the apple key) for selecting more than one item, such as items 2, 7, and 5 from a list. You can also use Shift when you want everything in between so you don't have to click on each one, like items 3-8 in a list.

This works when selecting items in the Finder or selecting items from a list that allows you to select more than one item, such as Mail or perhaps choices on a web page.

Not all lists will allow you select more than one item since sometimes you are suppose to select only one.

Apr 1, 2007 8:15 AM in response to stickmaniac

Welcome To  Discussions stickmaniac!

Which drop down menu are you referring to?
I don't think it's possible, to select more than one item, in Finder contextual menus.

Control, click will work in Folder windows.
Actually, I can select multiple items, with just the mouse, and no keys depressed.

Please clarify. Maybe I'm misunderstanding.

ali b

Apr 1, 2007 8:35 AM in response to stickmaniac

Thanks for the replies. I think this may be a Safari/specific website issue. I'm in CBS Sportsline for a fantasy baseball league. I have always been able to choose multiple players from my roster for trades, etc but can't now, even in command-click. However, I have now gone on to other sites and see that command-click does function properly there. I think there's either a compatibility issue with Safari/Sportsline.

Can't choose multiple items from drop down menu...

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