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    Using Tab to Jump from Field to Field, but skips drop down menu?!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kentl901, May 6, 2009.

  1. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I have a minor issue with the way tab works on the Mac.


    Anyway, when I fill out forms, I like to use tab to move from field to field. In Windows, I have absolutely no problem with that. However, on my Macbook, when I hit tab, it will always skip drop down menus. It's an inconvenience when I have to pick up the mouse and navigate to the drop down and select my choice.

    This isn't as efficient.

    Is there anyway to make the browser select the dropdown menu once if I hit tab and it is the immediate field that follows?

    Thanks!
     
    kentl901, May 6, 2009
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    -SYSTEM PREFERENCES
    -KEYBOARD & MOUSE
    Change the option at the bottom to "ALL CONTROLS"
     
    Khris, May 7, 2009
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  3. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! Didn't know that existed!
     
    kentl901, May 8, 2009
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  4. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    Whoa! Same here. Just learn something new. :)

    Thanks for the tip!
     
    MAG, May 8, 2009
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