Nothing can be more frustrating than accidentally triggering the swipe back gesture on your Safari browser while scrolling horizontally. Don't worry; we've got you covered with some simple tips to prevent this from happening on OS X Lion Safari.
First off, let's understand what the swipe back gesture is. In Safari on OS X Lion, a horizontal swipe using two fingers on a trackpad is considered a gesture to go back to the previous page. However, on some websites that have horizontal scrolling elements, this gesture can be inadvertently triggered, causing you to navigate back unintentionally.
To avoid this annoyance, one effective way is to disable the swipe back gesture in Safari settings. Here's how you can do it:
1. Open Safari on your Mac running OS X Lion.
2. Go to the Safari menu in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
5. Check the box that says "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
6. Close the Preferences window.
Now, you will see a new "Develop" menu in the top menu bar of Safari. Follow these steps to disable the swipe back gesture:
1. Click on the "Develop" menu.
2. Scroll down and find "Disable Swipe Navigation."
3. If it's not already checked, click on it to prevent horizontal swipes from triggering the back gesture.
By following these steps, Safari will no longer register horizontal swipes as a command to go back, thus preventing accidental navigation while scrolling horizontally. You can always re-enable this feature by unchecking the "Disable Swipe Navigation" option in the Develop menu.
Another workaround to avoid the swipe back gesture interfering with horizontal scrolling is to use extensions or plugins that provide more control over browser gestures. There are third-party tools available that allow you to customize trackpad gestures and assign different actions to specific swipe movements.
Additionally, be mindful of the websites you visit that might have elements requiring horizontal scrolling. If possible, try to navigate such sites using keyboard shortcuts or by clicking on scrollbars instead of swiping on the trackpad.
In conclusion, accidental triggering of the swipe back gesture while horizontally scrolling in OS X Lion Safari can be a nuisance, but with the simple steps outlined above, you can easily prevent this from happening. By disabling the swipe gesture or using browser extensions for more customization, you can enjoy a smoother browsing experience without the frustration of unintentional navigation.