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How to Hide the Toolbar in Safari for iOS

The Website View menu includes one-tap settings that let you change text size options , request the desktop version of a website , and more. Here we're going to check out the new Hide Toolbar option.

In earlier versions of iOS, Safari hides the top and bottom toolbars when scrolling down a web page, and to view them again you have to tap the URL or swipe down on the page.

In iOS 13 though, you can get Safari to hide the toolbar completely when navigating a website, which makes for a less disruptive experience.

Simply select Hide Toolbar from the dropdown menu, and the toolbar will shrink to show just the URL. This more slimline arrangement will remain while you navigate the website, but you can re-instate the toolbar anytime by tapping the mini URL bar at the top of the screen.

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Like many applications, Safari lets you tweak its interface to suit your preferences. You can customize, hide, or show the toolbar, bookmarks bar, favorites bar, tab bar, and status bar. Configuring these Safari interface bars to suit the way you use the browser can save you time and effort.

The toolbar runs across the top of the Safari screen, where the address area is. Here's how to add and remove items to your liking.

From the View menu, select Customize Toolbar .

Select an item you want to add to the toolbar and drag it to the toolbar. Safari will automatically adjust the size of the address and search fields to make room for the new item(s). When you finish, choose Done .

Try adding iCloud Tabs to easily continue browsing sites right where you left off when using other Apple devices. Select Text Size to add the capability to change the size of text on a page quickly.

Alternatively, right-click in an open space in the toolbar and select Customize Toolbar .

You can adjust a couple of other things very quickly, too:

• Rearrange icons in the toolbar by clicking and dragging them to a new location.
• Delete an item from the toolbar by right-clicking it and selecting Remove Item from the pop-up menu.

If you get carried away with customizing the toolbar, and you're not happy with the result, it's easy to return to the default toolbar.

Click and drag the default toolbar set from the bottom of the window to the toolbar.

Click Done .

Safari Favorites Shortcuts

Apple changed the name of the bar from bookmarks to Favorites with the release of OS X Mavericks . No matter what you call the bar, it's a handy place to store links to favorite websites.

Hide or Show the Bookmarks or Favorites Bar 

If you don't use the Favorites bar or want to gain a little screen real estate, you can close the bar. Simply select View > Hide Favorites Bar ( or Hide Favorites Bar , depending on the version of Safari you are using).

If you change your mind and decide you miss the bookmarks bar, go to the View menu and select Show Bookmarks Bar or Show Favorites bar.

In OS X Yosemite and later: Web page titles no longer appear in the toolbar area of the Safari browser if you have the tab bar hidden. Displaying the Tab Bar allows you to see the current page title, even if you don't use tabs.

Like other browsers, Safari supports tabbed browsing , which lets you have multiple pages open without having multiple browser windows open.

If you open a webpage in a new tab, Safari will automatically show the tab bar. If you want the tab bar always to be visible, even if you only have a single web page open, select View > Show Tab Bar .

To hide the tab bar, select View > Hide Tab Bar .

If you have more than one page open in a tab, you'll need to close the tabs before you can hide the tab bar. Click or tap the Close button (the little "X") in a tab to close it.

The status bar displays at the bottom of the Safari window. If you let your mouse hover over a link on a web page, the status bar will show the URL for that link, so you can see where you're going before you click the link. In most cases, this isn't important, but sometimes it's nice to check a URL before you go to the page, especially if the link is sending you to a different website.

• To display the status bar, select View > Show Status Bar .
• To hide the status bar, select View > Hide Status Bar .

Experiment with the Safari toolbar, favorites, tab, and status bars to find what works best for you. Generally, you'll find that having all the bars visible is most helpful, but if you need to maximize your viewing area, closing one or all is always an option.

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Safari on the Mac features a minimal interface. Although you don't have a lot of room for customization or theming, you can change the toolbar buttons to suit your productivity style. Here's how to make the Safari toolbar look and work the way you want it to.

By default, the Safari toolbar shows all your enabled extension icons along with the URL bar and navigation buttons.

If you have a lot of extensions, you might want to hide some from the toolbar. You might also want to disable the Sidebar button or the Share button if you're going for a cleaner look.

When you go to customize the Safari toolbar, you'll find a new set of buttons that you can add to the toolbar. Shortcuts such as iCloud Tabs, Top Sites, Home, History, Bookmarks, Zoom, Mail, Print, Web Inspector, and so on.

For a pro user who doesn't like using keyboard shortcuts, fast access to features like Bookmarks and History can be incredibly useful. If you're a web developer, the same goes for the Web Inspector tool.

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Now that we've answered the why, let's get to the how. You can customize the Safari toolbar to your liking by first clicking "View" from the menu bar and then selecting "Customize Toolbar."

This will open a drop-down menu with a visual customization tool for the toolbar. You'll notice that all the icons in the toolbar start to jiggle, signaling that you can now move them around if you like. If you've tried reorganizing your iPhone or iPad home screen , you'll be familiar with this interface.

In the top part of the customization menu, you'll see a list of all available buttons. This is where you'll find new buttons like History or Bookmarks. If you want to add one of these buttons to the toolbar, click on the button, and drag it to the toolbar.

If you want to remove a button, click and drag the icon out of the toolbar area.

You can also customize the look of your Safari toolbar by adding some empty space. Click on the "Flexible space" button---located in the last row---and drag it into the toolbar.

To remove flexible space, click and drag it out of the toolbar.

Now that you understand how every element works, feel free to play around to get the Safari toolbar to look and feel just the way you like it.

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How to Get Rid of Toolbars in Safari, Chrome and Firefox

Your browser's built-in toolbars aside, you may notice third-party programs, extensions, and plugins add various options and menu items to its user interface. While most of them help enhance your browsing experience, you will also come across a few that do just the opposite.  

Unwanted toolbars could spam you with ads, track your browsing history, or hijack browser-related settings such as the homepage and search engine. Even having legitimate toolbars needlessly active in the background consumes system resources and slows down your browser's performance .

Before we begin   Ridding your Mac of malware and adware is the best way to prevent unwanted toolbars from cluttering a web browser. Download MacKeeper and use its built-in antivirus scanner to run a comprehensive scan for malicious programs. You get one fix for free, so don't hesitate to give it a try.

Getting rid of a toolbar is usually a matter of disabling the relevant browser add-on. However, you might have to resort to a browser reset if you run into any issues doing that. Read on to learn what you must do to remove toolbars from the following browsers on your Mac:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• How to remove toolbars from Safari

If you notice an unusual toolbar in Safari, it's likely because of an app or extension you installed via the Mac's App Store. Or, it could be related to a program you downloaded from a website.

Regardless of how you ended up getting the toolbar, you should be able to remove it quickly from Safari. If you can't, you must reset the browser and try again.

Remove toolbars in Safari

To deactivate an extension or plugin and its related toolbar in Safari, you must visit the browser's Extensions Manager.

• Open Safari and press the Command + Comma keys together to open the Preferences window
• Switch to the Extensions tab
• Uncheck the box next to the extension or plugin associated with the toolbar to deactivate it

Some extensions may feature multiple entries. You must decide between turning off each of them or only disabling the corresponding item that displays the toolbar within the Safari user interface.

Delete the toolbar source

After disabling a toolbar in Safari, you can choose to delete the source extension, program, or launch agent from your Mac.

1. Select the extension or plugin from within Safari's Extensions Manager. Then, choose Uninstall > Show in Finder 

2. On the Finder window that shows up, drag and drop the highlighted item into the Trash

3. Enter your Mac's administrator password (if needed) and select OK

You may want to follow up by clearing the Safari cache on your Mac to ensure that there are no left-over cookies or other browsing data related to the item you deleted.

Reset Safari to factory defaults

If you have trouble disabling a toolbar or your browsing preferences changes without permission, you must reset Safari to its default settings. That forcibly disables all extensions, making it easier to delete the problematic toolbar. You will not lose your passwords or bookmarks during the reset procedure.

1. Close all open Safari windows and exit the browser (select Safari > Quit Safari on the menu bar)

2. Open Finder and press Command + Shift + G to invoke the Go to Folder box

3. Visit the ~/Library/Preferences/ directory

4. Locate and drag the com.apple.Safari.plist file into the Trash

5. Next, visit ~/Library/Safari/ and drag everything inside it into the Trash except for the Bookmarks.plist file

6. Finally, visit ~/Library/Containers/ and search for Safari on the top-right Search bar. Then, drag all files and folders from the search results into the Trash

The next time you open Safari, the browser will launch with all extensions and plugins inactive. To reconfigure the browser (and delete the problematic toolbar if you couldn't earlier), visit Safari > Preferences again.

• How to remove toolbars in Google Chrome

Toolbars in Google Chrome are usually the result of browser extensions you install via the Chrome Web Store or sideload from external sources. If a toolbar is from a trustworthy developer, you should be able to remove it quickly. If not, you may have to perform a browser reset before getting rid of it.

Remove a toolbar in Chrome

You can disable and remove an unwanted browser toolbar via Chrome's Extensions Manager.

• Open a new Chrome tab, type chrome://extensions/ into the address bar, and press Enter
• Locate the extension related to the toolbar and deactivate the switch next to it to stop it from running
• Select Remove if you want to delete the extension from Chrome

Reset Chrome to factory defaults

If you can't remove the toolbar from Chrome or if the browser behaves unusually, you must reset all Chrome settings to their defaults. The process is relatively straightforward and will not cause you to lose your passwords, bookmarks, and browsing history .

• Open a new Chrome tab, type chrome://settings/reset into the address bar, and press Enter
• Select Reset settings to their original defaults
• Select Reset settings to confirm

After the reset, Chrome will relaunch with all extensions disabled. Revisit the Extensions Manager to re-activate any extensions you want to use again. If you couldn't delete a browser add-on previously, you shouldn't have any problems doing that now. Also, visit Chrome's Settings pane (open the Chrome menu and select Settings ) to reconfigure your browsing preferences.

• How to remove toolbars in Mozilla Firefox

If you use Firefox on your Mac, a toolbar could be part of an extension, theme, or application plugin. You should be able to remove it quickly, but in some cases, it might warrant a complete browser reset first.

Remove toolbars in Firefox

Firefox's Add-ons Manager allows you to disable and delete any unwanted toolbars from the browser.

• Open Firefox and press Shift + Command + A to open the Add-ons Manager
• Switch between the Extensions , Themes , and Plugins categories on the left sidebar and deactivate the extension or plugin related to the toolbar. In the case of a theme, consider switching to Firefox's default System theme
• To delete an unwanted extension, theme, or plugin, select the More icon (three dots) next to the item and choose the Remove Item option

Refresh Firefox to factory defaults

You must refresh Firefox if you have trouble removing a particular extension, theme, or plugin. You will not lose personal data such as passwords and bookmarks.

• Close all open Firefox windows and quit Firefox (select Firefox > Quit Firefox on the menu bar)
• Hold down the Option key and relaunch Firefox
• On the Open Firefox in Troubleshoot Mode? pop-up, select Refresh Firefox

Firefox will relaunch with all extensions and customizations disabled. Revisit the Add-ons and Themes manager to manage your add-ons and delete any items you previously couldn't. You must also visit the browser's Settings pane (open the Firefox menu and select Settings ) to re-configure your privacy and general preferences.

• Delete toolbar leftovers manually

Once you've finished disabling and deleting an unwanted toolbar from your Mac, consider deleting any left-over programs or startup entries that could automatically re-add it to your browser again.  

However, to make sure you don't permanently delete anything important by accident, it's good to back up your Mac using Time Machine before you begin.

1. Open Finder and select Go > Go to Folder on the menu bar

2. Visit the following locations:

• /Applications/
• /Library/LaunchAgents/
• /Library/LaunchDaemons/
• /Library/StartupItems/
• /Library/InputManagers/
• ~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/
• ~/Library/Input Methods/
• ~/Library/InputManagers/
• ~/Library/ScriptingAdditions/

3. Drag any files or folders related to the toolbar into the Trash

• Declutter your web browser

Although removing a toolbar from a browser is a straightforward affair, sometimes, you need to go the extra step and perform a browser reset. It's also best to dig into the directories above to check for leftover entries or use a tool such as MacKeeper to remove all traces of malicious programs that forcibly insert toolbars.

Going forward, pay close attention while installing third-party applications and browser extensions to avoid adding unwanted toolbars to Safari, Chrome, or Firefox by accident.

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Do you use Safari to browse the web regularly on your Mac? If so, you’ll be excited to know that you can customize Safari’s toolbar just the way you want by adding or removing certain items from it.

Safari is the default web browser on macOS devices and it’s widely used by Mac users, over Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera etc. By default, Safari features buttons to go back/forward, view sidebar, share, tab overview, and of course the address and search bar. However, this can be completely changed according to the features you mostly use. For example, you can add a bookmarks option to the toolbar. Or perhaps, a print option if you often print pages from the web.

If you’re interested in changing the Safari Toolbar to better suit your web browsing, read on to learn how to customize it on the Mac.

Changing your Safari toolbar functionality is a lot easier than you may think. Just follow the steps below to interchange the items that show up in the toolbar.

There you have it, you have customized the Safari toolbar on your Mac.

Apart from adding items to the Safari toolbar, you can also customize your browser window with Favorites bar, Tab bar, and Status bar. To add them, simply click on “View” in the menu bar and choose to show these bars from the dropdown menu.

Another handy trick for many users, particularly advanced web users, is to make Safari show the full URL of website addresses , so that you can see the complete link of any site you’re browsing.

You can also customize the Safari Start Page if you’d like to.

Furthermore, you can take advantage of various keyboard shortcuts to quickly show or hide bookmarks, reading lists, and status bars in Safari too. If you aren’t familiar with Safari’s keyboard shortcuts, you can see some handy ones here , and you’ll also be able to find them in the dropdown menu of various options in the menu bar.

It’s worth mentioning that the ability to customize the toolbar has been in Safari for a very long time, so it does not matter which version of macOS (or Mac OS X) you’re using, the feature will be there. Some particular features are specific to newer Mac OS versions however, like the privacy report .

Did you customize the toolbar in Safari for Mac? Or do you think it’s perfect as it is by default? Share your thoughts, opinions, tips, advice, or whatever else is relevant and on your mind in the comments.

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Mac: How to customize your Safari toolbar

Whether you’re new to Mac or it’s been a while since you’ve adjusted the toolbar in Safari, follow along below for how to customize yours.

Having your Safari toolbar dialed in to best suit your needs makes for a more efficient and pleasant browsing experience. We’ll also look at how to reset the toolbar to the default setting if you’d like to start fresh.

The toolbar doesn’t take more than a minute or two to curate, so let’s get to it 😄.

• Open Safari
• Click  View at the top of your screen in the menu bar
• Select  Customize Toolbar…
• Drag and drop items into your toolbar as you’d like

To remove items, you can drag them out of the toolbar and let go.

You can also return your toolbar to the Safari default by dragging that option from the bottom the toolbar customization window as shown below.

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Apple stirred up a bit of controversy when a colored toolbar was added to the Safari browser in MacOS Monterey . Some enjoyed the change, while others were outraged enough to switch to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or even Microsoft Edge.

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Thankfully, Apple made some quick adjustments to this feature, and it's currently an option that can be switched on or off to suit any preference. The change has to happen in two places, and it isn't easy to find since it is related to another feature that's new to MacOS Monterey called Compact Tabs.

It is doable, though. Here's how to disable the colored Safari toolbar in MacOS Monterey.

The quickest way to remove the color from the Safari tab bar in MacOS Monterey is to disable Compact Tabs since the color feature is only possible when this option is switched on.

Step 1: To do so, open the Safari menu in the upper left, then select Preferences to reveal options.

Step 2: Click the Tabs button at the top of the Preferences window and set the Tab layout to Separate . This will immediately disable color in both the toolbar and all tabs.

It's also possible to disable tab and toolbar color while keeping the Compact Tabs layout. To do so, open Safari preferences , then click the Advanced button at the top of the window to see a few features that wouldn't be used by most people, plus options such as tab controls that ended up in this section for reasons unknown.

Under the* Accessibility* heading, uncheck the option labeled Show color in compact tab bar to disable color while keeping Compact Tabs. It would have made more sense to place this control in the Tabs section, but perhaps Apple was tired of hearing complaints about color and decided to tuck this option further from sight.

For many websites, everything will look the same even with this feature enabled; however, some websites have a background color or header that will be picked up by Safari and used in the toolbar and tab area.

The idea is to give the page a more complete and stylish look. It's also an instant reminder of what website is being viewed. While it's an interesting and useful feature, it's better to have the option to try it rather than being forced to use color tabs.

Compact Tabs are an interesting way to save vertical space in the browser window. This is particularly important when using a MacBook where screen height is limited . This is true of most laptops due to a wider aspect ratio than a standard computer monitor.

Compact Tabs free up a little more room for viewing websites by combining the toolbar and the tab bar into a single line. Compact Tabs are also the only way to see a website's color in the tab bar and toolbar.

The most significant drawback to using Safari's Compact Tabs option is reducing the amount of space available for tabs. That means with several tabs open, it becomes harder to find a particular one. It also requires more precise mousing to select the right tab. Given the tendency for open tabs to grow into the dozens or more, this is an unfortunate side effect of an otherwise nice feature.

One way to help reduce the number of tabs open at once is to use Safari Tab Groups , which were introduced at the same time. This is a way to make collections of related tabs while narrowing the current tabs to the topic of interest at the moment. Combining Compact Tabs with Tab Groups makes this a nice solution and provides more vertical space.

In most cases, MacOS Monterey automatically decides when to use color or the system default, even if the color tabs feature is enabled. That means a large number of the websites visited won't change the tab bar color. Instead, the toolbar and tab bar will be light gray or dark gray depending on whether Dark mode is enabled.

Website developers do have a way to control this behavior, however. There's an HTML meta tag named "theme-color" that can be used to set the color used by browsers that support theming and have the feature enabled. MacOS Monterey and the Safari browser will honor this setting if Compact Tabs and color tabs are both enabled in Preferences.

The arrival of a colored toolbar for Safari in MacOS Monterey was a controversial feature. While it brings some liveliness to web tabs, the requirement of also using Compact Tabs makes it less useful than it might have been, reducing space in what can often be a very cramped tab bar. Using this feature along with Tab Groups helps alleviate this problem but requires a degree of organization that might feel unnatural when browsing the web casually. It's good that Apple made this an optional feature that can be disabled with just a few clicks.

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How To Get Rid Of The Sidebar On Safari

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Introduction

Safari, the sleek and intuitive web browser developed by Apple, offers a range of features designed to enhance the browsing experience. One such feature is the sidebar, a convenient tool that provides quick access to bookmarks, reading lists, and shared links. While the sidebar can be a useful asset for organizing and accessing your favorite web content, some users may prefer a more streamlined browsing interface without the distraction of the sidebar.

In this article, we will explore the steps to remove the sidebar on Safari , allowing you to tailor your browsing experience to suit your preferences. Whether you're seeking a minimalist browsing environment or simply looking to customize Safari to better suit your needs, the process of removing the sidebar is straightforward and can significantly impact your browsing experience.

By understanding how to customize Safari's interface, you can take full advantage of its capabilities and create a personalized browsing environment that aligns with your preferences. Whether you're a casual user or a power browser , the ability to tailor Safari to your liking is a valuable asset that can enhance your overall browsing experience.

Now, let's delve into the details of the Safari sidebar and explore the steps to remove it, empowering you to take control of your browsing environment and optimize Safari to suit your individual needs.

Understanding the Sidebar on Safari

The sidebar on Safari serves as a versatile tool that provides quick access to various features, enhancing the overall browsing experience. Located on the left side of the browser window , the sidebar offers convenient access to bookmarks, reading lists, and shared links. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who value efficient organization and easy access to their favorite web content.

One of the primary functions of the Safari sidebar is to provide quick access to bookmarks. By clicking on the bookmarks icon within the sidebar, users can effortlessly navigate to their favorite websites without the need to type in URLs or search through browsing history. This streamlined access to bookmarks can significantly improve browsing efficiency and convenience.

Reading List

The sidebar also includes a dedicated section for the reading list, allowing users to save articles and web pages for later perusal. This feature is particularly useful for individuals who prefer to save interesting content for future reading, enabling them to easily access and manage their saved items directly from the sidebar.

Shared Links

Safari's sidebar further incorporates a section for shared links, displaying content shared by individuals in the user's social network. This feature facilitates the discovery of interesting articles and web pages that have been shared by friends and connections, fostering a sense of community and enabling users to explore content recommended by their peers.

Streamlined Browsing Experience

While the sidebar offers valuable functionality, some users may prefer a more streamlined browsing interface that eliminates potential distractions. By understanding the purpose and capabilities of the sidebar, users can make informed decisions about customizing their browsing environment to align with their preferences.

By gaining insight into the various features and benefits of the Safari sidebar, users can make informed decisions about whether to retain or remove this element from their browsing experience. Understanding the role of the sidebar empowers users to tailor Safari to suit their individual needs, whether they prioritize efficient organization and quick access to web content or prefer a minimalist browsing environment.

The next section will delve into the steps to remove the sidebar on Safari, providing users with a clear and actionable guide to customize their browsing interface.

Steps to Remove the Sidebar on Safari

Removing the sidebar on Safari is a straightforward process that allows users to create a more minimalist and focused browsing environment. Whether you prefer a cleaner interface or simply want to temporarily hide the sidebar to maximize screen space, the following steps will guide you through the process of removing the sidebar on Safari.

Open Safari : Launch the Safari browser on your Mac or iOS device. Ensure that you are running the latest version of Safari to access the most up-to-date features and customization options.

Access the View Menu : At the top of the Safari window, locate the "View" menu in the menu bar. Click on "View" to reveal a dropdown menu containing various customization options for Safari's interface.

Toggle the Sidebar : Within the "View" menu, navigate to the "Hide Sidebar" option. Click on "Hide Sidebar" to remove the sidebar from the Safari interface. This action instantly hides the sidebar, providing a more streamlined browsing experience.

Keyboard Shortcut : Alternatively, users can utilize a keyboard shortcut to remove the sidebar. Press "Command" + "Shift" + "L" on a Mac or "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "L" on an iOS device to toggle the visibility of the sidebar.

Reveal the Sidebar : If you wish to restore the sidebar at any point, simply revisit the "View" menu and select the "Show Sidebar" option. This action will promptly display the sidebar, allowing you to access bookmarks, reading lists, and shared links once again.

By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly remove the sidebar on Safari, tailoring the browsing interface to suit your preferences. Whether you seek a distraction-free browsing experience or wish to maximize screen space for content consumption, the ability to customize Safari's interface empowers users to create a personalized and optimized browsing environment.

In addition to removing the sidebar, Safari offers a range of customization options that enable users to tailor the browser to their liking. From adjusting the toolbar layout to modifying privacy and security settings, Safari provides a versatile platform for users to personalize their browsing experience.

As you navigate the digital landscape, the ability to customize Safari's interface and features ensures that your browsing experience aligns with your unique preferences and priorities. By leveraging the customization options available within Safari, users can optimize their browsing environment to enhance productivity, minimize distractions, and maximize enjoyment.

The next section will explore alternative options for customizing Safari, providing users with additional insights into optimizing their browsing experience.

Alternative Options for Customizing Safari

In addition to removing the sidebar, Safari offers a plethora of customization options that empower users to tailor the browser to their unique preferences and browsing habits. By exploring alternative customization options, users can further optimize their browsing experience and maximize the utility of Safari. Here are several alternative options for customizing Safari:

Toolbar Customization

Safari allows users to customize the browser's toolbar, enabling them to add, remove, or rearrange icons based on their specific needs. By right-clicking on the toolbar or navigating to the "View" menu and selecting "Customize Toolbar," users can easily modify the layout of the toolbar to include frequently used features and shortcuts. This level of customization ensures that essential tools and functions are readily accessible, enhancing browsing efficiency and convenience.

Privacy and Security Settings

Safari prioritizes user privacy and security, offering robust settings that allow users to control website tracking, block pop-ups, manage cookies, and enable fraudulent website warnings. By navigating to Safari's preferences and exploring the "Privacy" and "Security" tabs, users can fine-tune their browsing experience to align with their privacy preferences and security requirements. These settings empower users to browse the web with confidence, knowing that their privacy and security are prioritized.

Reader View

Safari's Reader View provides a distraction-free reading experience by stripping away clutter and presenting web articles in a clean, easy-to-read format. When visiting a compatible web page, users can click on the Reader View icon in the address bar to enter a visually optimized reading mode. This feature enhances readability and reduces visual distractions, making it ideal for consuming long-form content without unnecessary clutter.

Extensions and Add-Ons

Safari supports a wide range of extensions and add-ons that extend the browser's functionality and cater to diverse user needs. From ad blockers and productivity tools to language translators and content management utilities, the Safari Extensions Gallery offers a diverse selection of extensions that can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and enrich the browsing experience. By exploring the available extensions, users can personalize Safari to align with their specific requirements and interests.

Tab Management

Safari provides robust tab management features, allowing users to organize, pin, and manage multiple tabs with ease. By right-clicking on a tab or utilizing keyboard shortcuts, users can efficiently navigate and manage their open tabs, facilitating a clutter-free browsing experience. Additionally, Safari's tab preview feature enables users to visually identify and switch between tabs, enhancing multitasking and productivity.

By leveraging these alternative customization options, users can unlock the full potential of Safari and create a browsing environment that caters to their individual preferences and browsing habits. Whether prioritizing privacy, productivity, or seamless navigation, Safari's customization features empower users to tailor the browser to suit their unique needs, ultimately enhancing the overall browsing experience.

In conclusion, the ability to customize Safari's interface and features empowers users to create a personalized and optimized browsing environment that aligns with their unique preferences and priorities. By understanding the purpose and functionality of the Safari sidebar and exploring the steps to remove it, users gain valuable insights into tailoring their browsing experience to suit their individual needs.

The process of removing the sidebar on Safari is straightforward and allows users to create a more minimalist and focused browsing environment. Whether seeking a distraction-free interface or aiming to maximize screen space for content consumption, the option to remove the sidebar provides users with greater control over their browsing experience. Additionally, the alternative options for customizing Safari, such as toolbar customization, privacy and security settings, Reader View, extensions and add-ons, and tab management, offer a comprehensive suite of tools for users to further optimize their browsing environment.

By leveraging these customization options, users can enhance browsing efficiency, prioritize privacy and security, and personalize their browsing experience to align with their specific needs and browsing habits. Whether it's streamlining the toolbar for quick access to essential features, entering distraction-free reading mode with Reader View, or managing tabs with ease, Safari's customization features cater to a diverse range of user preferences and workflows.

Ultimately, the flexibility and versatility of Safari's customization options empower users to curate a browsing environment that enhances productivity, minimizes distractions, and maximizes enjoyment. Whether browsing the web for work, research, or leisure, the ability to tailor Safari to individual preferences ensures a seamless and personalized browsing experience.

As technology continues to evolve, Safari remains at the forefront of providing a user-centric browsing experience, offering a range of customization options that adapt to the diverse needs of its users. By understanding and utilizing these customization features, users can optimize their browsing environment, harness the full potential of Safari, and enjoy a tailored and efficient browsing experience that reflects their unique preferences and priorities.

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Customize your Safari settings on iPad

Customize your start page

Every time you open a new tab, you begin on your start page. You can customize your start page with new background images and options.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Edit.

Choose options for your start page.

Favorites: Display shortcuts to your favorite bookmarked websites. See Add a website to Favorites .

Frequently Visited: Go straight to the websites you visit most.

Shared with You: See links shared with you in Messages. See Find links shared with you .

Privacy Report: Stay updated on how many trackers and websites Safari blocked from tracking you. See View the Privacy Report .

Siri Suggestions: As you search, allow websites shared in Calendar and other apps to appear.

Reading List: Show webpages currently in your Reading List. See Add the current webpage to your Reading List .

Recently Closed Tabs: Go back to tabs you previously closed.

iCloud Tabs: Show open tabs from other Apple devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and Safari is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences. See Organize your tabs with Tab Groups .

Note: Your custom start page settings are updated on all your Apple devices where you have Use Start Page on All Devices turned on, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication .

Change the text size for a website on Safari

Tap the large A to increase the font size or the small A to decrease it.

Change the display controls for a website on Safari

You can hide the search field, switch to Reader, and more.

Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the top of the screen to get it back).

See a streamlined view of the webpage: Tap Show Reader (if available).

To return to the normal view, tap Hide Reader.

See what the webpage looks like on a desktop computer: Tap Request Desktop Website (if available).

You can also adjust Safari settings in Accessibility settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Per-App Settings. Tap Add App, choose Safari, then tap Safari to adjust the settings.

Choose where to save downloads

When you download a file in Safari, you can choose whether to save it to iCloud or on your iPad.

iCloud Drive: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive. This allows you to access the downloaded file on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID .

On My iPad: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder on your iPad.

Share website passwords with a group

You can create a group of trusted contacts and share a set of passwords. Passwords stay up to date for everyone in the group, and you can remove someone at any time.

See Create shared password groups .

Adjust privacy settings for Safari

You can choose what privacy settings you want across Safari, and create individual exceptions for websites. See Browse privately .

You can navigate in Safari using keyboard shortcuts if you have an Apple external keyboard connected to your iPad.

To view available keyboard shortcuts, connect your keyboard, then press and hold the Command key.

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How to Permanently Disable Sidebar on Safari Catalina

Has anyone been able to find a solution to the constant appearance of the left sidebar on the mac laptop? It's 2020 and there have been so many complaints about this, that you'd think by now there would be a way to resolve it! Everytime I open a new tab, the sidebar returns. Please do not tell me to go to View and Hide the Sidebar. I'd like to PERMANENTLY disable this feature. Thanks!!

MacBook Pro 13″, 10.15

Posted on Jun 11, 2020 6:49 AM

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 6:58 AM

My question: How to Permanently DISABLE the Sidebar on Safari Catalina. I did not ask to REMOVE it from the toolbar. I asked to disable it, while using Safari.

Everytime I open a new tab in Safari, the sidebar returns. Please do not tell me to go to View and Hide the Sidebar. I'm not asking that either. I'm like to PERMANENTLY disable the sidebar feature so when I open a new tab, I WILL NOT SEE THE SIDEBAR.

TO BE CLEAR, when using Safari, I want to open pages in full screen. I do not want the side bar to open each time I use my Safari Browser. Not sure how many different ways I can ask this…but hopefully the question is clear. Thanks!!

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Jun 21, 2020 6:58 AM in response to MoonJ.

Jun 15, 2020 5:09 AM in response to kennieken

Hi kennieken,

I understand you want to remove the Sidebar and I want to help.

Is it that you would like to remove it from the toolbar? You cannot remove the feature from the app, but if you remove it from your toolbar and do not enable Sidebar you will not see it.

If you're trying to remove the Sidebar option from the toolbar, follow these steps:

• Change the items in the toolbar:  Choose View > Customize Toolbar, then add, remove, and rearrange toolbar items by dragging them.

Customize the Safari browser window on Mac - Apple Support

Let me know if customizing the toolbar to remove Sidebar helps.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Jun 21, 2020 11:08 AM in response to kennieken

As mentioned above, you cannot remove a feature of an app from an app. The sidebar that you are referencing, would it be the Reading List as shown on the left in the image below? Keep a Reading List in Safari on Mac

If you hide the Reading List then open a new tab, does that no longer show the sidebar? If that isn't the sidebar you are talking about, can you please describe what you are seeing when you look at the sidebar?

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Help disabling sidebar on hover in Safari 15 on macOS Monterey

• Thread starter bodimac13
• Start date Dec 7, 2021
• Tags disable feature hover macos 12 safari 15 sidebar
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macrumors newbie

• Dec 7, 2021

Is there a known way to disable the sidebar on hover in full screen mode in Safari (15) on macOS 12? This feature is super annoying and I am fed up with it. Please help if you know of a fix. Thank you  

Jzap van der Veen

Hide or remove safari sidebar - apple community.

• Feb 9, 2022

No, there isn't... Ohhh, so many dum dums will not understand your question and will offer advise on how to slide the sidebar back... but they have zero idea of what we speak. Why apple forces me to engage with unnecessary clicks to reclaim my precious screen space flys in the face of what I most liked about MacOS. If I couldn't participate in apple's hostile take-over of 20% of the desktop I paid for, can't they offer to sell me my iMac for 20% off? It really really ticks me off.  

• Feb 12, 2022

dunchloe said: No, there isn't... Ohhh, so many dum dums will not understand your question a Click to expand...

macrumors 68040

• Feb 13, 2022

dunchloe said: No, there isn't... Ohhh, so many dum dums will not understand your question and will offer advise on how to slide the sidebar back... but they have zero idea of what we speak. Why apple forces me to engage with unnecessary clicks to reclaim my precious screen space flys in the face of what I most liked about MacOS. If I couldn't participate in apple's hostile take-over of 20% of the desktop I paid for, can't they offer to sell me my iMac for 20% off? It really really ticks me off. Click to expand...

• Jul 24, 2023

Jzap van der Veen said: Maybe it is a good idea to keep in mind that everyone on this forum is here to help answer questions and not to be apporached in an extremely rude manner. If this is the way you communicate when having a conversation in real life, well . . . . If you want to blow off steam in the direction of Apple, please do so, but not here. Click to expand...