Can't type into Safari unless I open a second tab

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Can't type into Safari unless I open a second tab

Safari v12.1

Mojave 10.14.4

Mid 2014 21.5" iMac

Most of the time when I open Safari I can't type into a dialogue box. This happens when I open Google or any other website. If I then open a second tab everything works fine. If I go back to the first tab it still won't work. I can right click into a dialogue box and paste some text and search on it but whatever page opens I still can't type into a dialogue box.

I've cleared the Safari cache and most cookies but still no joy.

Any ideas folks?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 1, 2019 3:23 AM

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Answer 1

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dominic23

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May 1, 2019 5:25 AM in response to NottinghamOutlaw

Restart the router.

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

Launch Safari to test.

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

Launch Safari holding the shift key down.

Turn off extensions and test.

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

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Eric Root

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May 1, 2019 7:56 AM in response to NottinghamOutlaw

Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues.

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