How can I fix Safari and Mail icons in Dock opening with two clicks on Sequoia OS?

MacOS might be keeping Safari and Mail in a "hidden" full-screen space.

Go to System Settings then to Desktop & Dock, scroll down to Windows & Apps andToggle "Close windows when quitting an application" to ON

please_needsomehelp wrote:

At first the issue started when I updated to Sequoia OS.

With Safari, trying to open in full screen mode the window would go to the top of the screen (see pic), and could be accessed if swiping right.

Safari does indicate it is selected on my dock (by the black dot), and then if I clicked on the icon (a second time), it would then open in full screen mode.

If I open either app with a small window, they both open with a single click. After trying a lot of "fixes" from suggestions, nothing has corrected the issue. After playing around with settings, now my Mail is doing the same thing. Feeling a little foolish and ignorant. I've tried restarting a few times already and I have the most recent OS updates. Anyone with some patience and insight willing to assist, please?

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/06b2e606-da4f-439c-a1d5-3b50bbce2aa2

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.3

I'm not sure I get it. Do what works.

There does seems to be some glitch have to click the icon in the Dock more than once...so be it.

You can move your mouse to the top there in Mission Control and click on the Safari directly..

or as you say you can swipe as well

your other option is use the HUD (heads up display) Command Tab keys to select your running applications.

Tab your way forward (tilde key to reverse the direction) holding the Command key; or use your mouse in the HUD.

if this is a an issue for your

To be proactive you can file a bug report / submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

Verify your software is up to date…

The current stable release of Sequoia including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 15.3.2

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please_needsomehelp wrote:

Thank you "leroydouglas",

I just sent a performance issue ticket to apple. Maybe they can provide a solution to my problem.

Best regards!

Good computing "please_needsomehelp" !