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Make Safari open links from applications in the current space
Authored by: bleak on Oct 30, '13 01:15:58AM

I have a problem when opening links from other Mac apps like Mail, Stickies, etc in Safari 7.0 (OS X 10.9). The links will not open in the last window I was viewing. They open in a window in back of the current window. I usually have four Safari windows open. I have the Safari prefs set to open link in a new tab automatically but not to switch to the tab.

I'm using the Spaces/Mission Control prefs and have a separate desktop for Safari and Mail.

I've been through the wringer with this. Apple says it's a bug and will fix in the latest OS X. Other forums claim that it's one of the pref files but no one can tell me which one and I can't find it. It's not simply a matter of trashing the com.apple.Safari.plist.

Applescript seems to be my only hope.

I've tried this method but it does not work for me. Now, when I click on a link in Mail, Mail deactivates but nothing else happens. It doesn't switch to Safari, open the link in a new tab in ANY window, or do anything. I've gone through in three times with a fine tooth comb but can't get it to work.

Note: I've had this problem from Mountain Lion (10.8.5).



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