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User profile for user: Amanda Marks1
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Mojave Safari Bug: Open In New Tab Opens Both New Tab AND in Current

Recently Safari has developed a bug that will force me to switch to Chrome for good.


Problem: I right click on a link, select "Open in New Tab" and a new tab opens, BUT the content also load in current tabs, effectively defeating the "Open in New Tab" functionality.


Ineffective "Solution": A reply to this post https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8651910 someone suggested "Open Safari > Preferences > General and choose what you want to open under "New tabs open with:" from the drop down menu." This did not solve the problem. I use "Open in New Tab" as a regular part of my workflow. This bug in basic functionality is like trying to drive a car with 4 flat tires. It doesn't work.


I am using:

OS 10.14.4 (Mojave),

Safari Version 12.1 (14607.1.40.1.4)


Any help appreciated. Thank you. Amanda


MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 5, 2019 9:24 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
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Posted on May 5, 2019 9:46 AM

Go step by step and test


   1. Restart your Router.

       Startup in Safe Mode.    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

       Launch Safari and test.

       Restart normally by clicking the “Restart” button at the bottom.

   2. Launch Safari holding the shift key down and test.


   3. Turn off extensions and test.

       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
83,952 points

May 5, 2019 9:46 AM in response to Amanda Marks1

Go step by step and test


   1. Restart your Router.

       Startup in Safe Mode.    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

       Launch Safari and test.

       Restart normally by clicking the “Restart” button at the bottom.

   2. Launch Safari holding the shift key down and test.


   3. Turn off extensions and test.

       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
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May 5, 2019 10:18 AM in response to Amanda Marks1

You can also test in another admin user account.


Isolating an issue by using another user account 


If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply        Pastebin


Etrecheck – System Information

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