How to make your tab key work like it should on a Mac

ExampleIf you’re a Mac user, then you probably get frustrated by the way the tab key functions (or should I say DOESN’T function). When navigating forms, instead of tabbing to drop down boxes or buttons like it would on a PC, the tab key will skip to the next text box or list (see example to the right). Fortunately, there is a simple solution built into OS X.

Step 1: Open up your system preferences and click “Keyboard and Mouse”

Step 1

Step 2: Click the “Keyboard Shortcuts” tab and in the “Full Keyboard Access” section at the bottom, select “All Controls”

Step 2

That’s it. Finally you can fill out forms without constantly switching between your keyboard and your mouse / trackpad. If for some reason you don’t want this setting active all the time you can enable/disable it by pressing Ctrl+F7.

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