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A few days ago i noticed, that in new tab cursor doesn't set on address/search bar. Now I use ⌘+L combination to quickly switch, but it isn't comfortably for long time use.

Reflecting on the causes of such behavior , I found that the cursor stands on a search tab in the private tab.

What i tried to do to fix it:

  1. Set in general preferences parameter Open new tabs/windows with Empty page
  2. Turn off all extensions

I have OSX 10.11.5 with Safari 9.1.1 (and also i have the same problem on Safari Technology Preview 9.1.1)

Example:

Open new window enter image description here

Press combination cmd+T

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But when I do same actions in private window cursor has already focused on address bar. enter image description here

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  • Your question is a bit unclear - are you saying when you open a new tab you would like it to immediately focus on the address bar?
    – Tim Malone
    May 22, 2016 at 7:25
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    @TimMalone Yes. I always open a new tab by cmd+T and start typing query or name of site. But now between this two process necessary use cmd+L. In private tab works well without additional actions. Maybe I knocked out some important settings or collied with issue in safari or osx.
    – Sanek Zhitnik
    May 22, 2016 at 7:39
  • Have you tried going to the Safari menu? Menu Bar > History > Clear History... > Select 'Clear all history' > Clear history. Be sure to make a backup of your computer if you want to save any of your Safari files.
    – Brick
    May 22, 2016 at 8:58
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    @Brick Yeah, but same result. I tried to install Safari Technology Preview and again I have the same result. I think it's little specific bug that difficult to repeat and catch. Thanks for your comments
    – Sanek Zhitnik
    May 22, 2016 at 10:06

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Try Safari/Preferences/Search and uncheck Include Safari Suggestions.

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  • Thanks for your answer. I was waiting when bug comes again, and your solution is work. But i can't understand why this bug is shows itself randomly when this settings is checked.
    – Sanek Zhitnik
    May 28, 2016 at 10:26
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There was no updates installed for Safari or for OS X, but now tabs opens with focused address bar. I have cleared Safari's history and cookies, but it does not help at that time. I think it just elusive bug, because now I can't repeat it. I have only one decision - wait when OS X remove this bug itself.

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  • Did you completely close Safari (⌘+Q) before the problem resolved itself? When you close your last tab, Safari stays open, just without a window. Quitting the app often resolves issues such as that one.
    – user11633
    May 24, 2016 at 17:07
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    I always use <kbd>⌘+Q</kbd> when want to close Safari. It's funny, but after yesterday's answer I have met three times this bug. Still searching what app or action leads to this bug. Thanks for your comment @Phong
    – Sanek Zhitnik
    May 24, 2016 at 19:12
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I think I might know what is going on. I had the same issue and I believe it was because I set the default home page in safari to Google. When I opened the browser (or a new tab) it switched the focus to the Google Homepage Search Box.

Under "Preferences / General / ..." changing the settings "New windows open with" and "New tabs open with" to something other than a website page fixed the issue for me and now any time I open a new browser window or tab the focus is set to the Safari Search bar.

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I think I might have a soft solution.

  1. Exit from full screen
  2. Enter full screen again

This seems to fix the problem for me.

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