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Sep 29, 2009, 12:25 AM
 
One of the reasons I like Firefox is I can highlight words, right click, and "Search Google" which opens in a new tab. Safari can right click to search Google, but it opens the new page within the same window. Is there any software to have the Google search open in a new tab? Maybe this should be a feature request.

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Sep 29, 2009, 07:23 AM
 
Hold down the command key. Works in the context menu and also works when you press return with command down in the Google search field. Same with the address field by the way.
     
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Sep 29, 2009, 10:09 AM
 
I'm sorry but I just tried highlighting a word and holding command and nothing happened. I believe what you mean is you can open a link in a new tab by holding command. Try opening Firefox and control-click or right-click a word to see "Search Google for ..." to understand what I mean. So simple and convenient.
     
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Sep 29, 2009, 10:14 AM
 
I understand what you want. Holding down command while selecting "Search in Google" from the context menu does it.
     
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Sep 29, 2009, 10:24 AM
 
Aha! That works! Although I wish there was an option in preferences for the Google search to open in a new tab or window. Just to make things simpler.
     
   
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