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Is there a way to shift focus on buttons in OS X?

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Mar 15, 20267082 views
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On Windows, I could use Tab to shift focus from button to button, so I could "click" on the desired button without having to use a mouse. It appears that I can't do the same thing on a Mac, or is there a way to do it that I didn't realize?

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Fix for: Is there a way to shift focus on buttons in OS X?

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There is. From System Preferences, under Keyboard » Keyboard Shortcuts, you can enable Full Keyboard Access. You can also change this by pressing . This allows you to tab between UI elements and select them with the key.

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