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10.5: Disable Space switching on Command-Tab in 10.5.2
Authored by: rjoconnell on Feb 25, '08 02:26:27PM

I'm looking for a simpler fix for spaces. I was used to using Code Tek Virtual Desktop under earlier OSX releases, and was very happy with it. I have been annoyed by the frequent switching of Spaces when a new window is opened, etc. What I would like is to disable switching of spaces except when it is explicitly done, either through F8, with ^-arrow keys or the menu bar. I suspect this should be straightforward - is there a preference that can be set?



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10.5: Disable Space switching on Command-Tab in 10.5.2
Authored by: mathboynz on Feb 25, '08 04:22:14PM

Just use this hint i.e. copy this into terminal and restart dock

defaults write com.apple.Dock workspaces-auto-swoosh -bool NO

That is exactly what happens. I don't know why they said it still switches by clicking on the dock as it doesn't on both my macs. Basically this disables space switching unless you explicitly make it switch spaces by F8 or cntrl-number key or arrow key.



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