macOS Tahoe Safari keeps opening videos or split screen when I press the space bar

While typing in macOS Tahoe Safari, when I touch the space bar between words, Safari will open a video or will split screen on me. This is driving me crazy and I can't find the "switch" to stop this! I can't stand Tahoe!

Posted on Nov 23, 2025 9:26 AM

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Nov 23, 2025 11:15 AM in response to Win W


Seems odd


Quit Safari and relaunch it holding the Shift key down and compare your results...


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macOS Tahoe Safari keeps opening videos or split screen when I press the space bar

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