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FredP · 08-18-2008

The URL of the hotlink my cursor is pointing to appears below the cursor, very bothersome , how do I get rid of it coming up on every hot link? Fred

GadgetComa · 08-19-2008

Which browser are you using? If it's Safari, you can use this terminal command:

defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitShowsURLsInToolTips 0

Or you can get MacPilot which is supposed to do the same thing. Secrets, Onyx, and other may do this as well.

houltmac · 08-20-2008

I'd strongly recommend not turning this off though. I consider it a security feature (though I mostly look at the Status Bar for the same info).

Ticalian · 08-27-2008

LOL not to hijack your thread but i was going to ask the opposite question... i just recently started using mac after being on pc and am using the latest version of safari. Back on Internet explorer (yuck) the link would appear in the bar at the bottom of the browser telling you where hot link is going to direct you, however on safari there is no bar on the bottom an moving my mouse to the link doesn't bring up the address but as houltmac said its a security feature and i like to know where a link will take me BEFORE i click it... a little help here??

**baseballboy828** · 08-27-2008

In Safari, go to the View menu and hit Show Status Bar. The status bar will show the URL of any link when you hover over it. Not sure why Apple doesn't show it by default.

Ticalian · 08-27-2008

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Originally Posted by baseballboy828

In Safari, go to the View menu and hit Show Status Bar. The status bar will show the URL of any link when you hover over it. Not sure why Apple doesn't show it by default.

Perfect! thats exactly what i was looking for. I agree, you would think that would be on by default. I guess apple like the minimalist look.
Thanks again!!

**Yuiichi** · 08-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticalian

Perfect! thats exactly what i was looking for. I agree, you would think that would be on by default. I guess apple like the minimalist look.
Thanks again!!

I'll definitely agree. The browser definitely looks better (in my opinion) without the Status bar up, but I've grown used to it.

Ticalian · 08-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuiichi

I'll definitely agree. The browser definitely looks better (in my opinion) without the Status bar up, but I've grown used to it.

I suppose there is no way to set it to come up on mouseover?? (Which the OP apparently dislikes, but im assuming isnt using safari)

08-19-2008	#2 (permalink)
GadgetComa Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 224	Which browser are you using? If it's Safari, you can use this terminal command: defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitShowsURLsInToolTips 0 Or you can get MacPilot which is supposed to do the same thing. Secrets, Onyx, and other may do this as well. __________________ Gadget Coma - The state of delirium that gadget geeks fall into after acquiring their latest techie gizmo-toy.

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houltmac Mac Genius Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,121	I'd strongly recommend not turning this off though. I consider it a security feature (though I mostly look at the Status Bar for the same info). __________________ MacBook Pro 15", 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 320B 7200rpm HD \| iPhone 3G 16GB (Black)

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baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,253	In Safari, go to the View menu and hit Show Status Bar. The status bar will show the URL of any link when you hover over it. Not sure why Apple doesn't show it by default. __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Ben Drucker Photography: Professional Photography Services :: Interested in a free trial Smugmug account?

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FredP Operator Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	The URL of the hotlink my cursor is pointing to appears below the cursor, very bothersome , how do I get rid of it coming up on every hot link? Fred

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Ticalian Operator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	LOL not to hijack your thread but i was going to ask the opposite question... i just recently started using mac after being on pc and am using the latest version of safari. Back on Internet explorer (yuck) the link would appear in the bar at the bottom of the browser telling you where hot link is going to direct you, however on safari there is no bar on the bottom an moving my mouse to the link doesn't bring up the address but as houltmac said its a security feature and i like to know where a link will take me BEFORE i click it... a little help here??

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