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February 24, 2012
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Keyboard shortcut for 'Preview in Browser' in Mac OS X [subject edited by moderator]

  • February 24, 2012
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Hi

I'm on Mac OS X 10.6.4 using DW CS5.5

I have the smaller (not numeric) apple keyboard.

My shortcut for preview in browser is alt F12, but when I try this I just go into my sound and volume controls.

(I have set up a primary - Sarari - and secondary - Chrome - browser for preview)

I have tried the Cmnd F12 for another browser, but same problem.

I tried changing the shortcut in Preferences, but with no luck.

Please could you suggest a solution.

I need to preview websites constantly and it is really tedious to have to keep using the top panel.

Thanks.

Clare

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    Correct answer dawnshuck2

    On an apple keyboard, you just have to hold down the 'fn' key to access the functions. So the shortcut is really 'fn+opt+F12'

    If you do that, then you don't have to change your system preferences. ('fn+delete' will give you backspace.)

    In Preferences > Preview in Browser, be sure to set both the primary and secondary browsers.

    For apple keyboard, primary will be 'fn+opt+F12' and secondary will be 'fn+cmd+F12'

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    dawnshuck2Correct answer
    Participant
    December 30, 2014

    On an apple keyboard, you just have to hold down the 'fn' key to access the functions. So the shortcut is really 'fn+opt+F12'

    If you do that, then you don't have to change your system preferences. ('fn+delete' will give you backspace.)

    In Preferences > Preview in Browser, be sure to set both the primary and secondary browsers.

    For apple keyboard, primary will be 'fn+opt+F12' and secondary will be 'fn+cmd+F12'

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      rmwensley
      Participant
      May 7, 2015

      Best solution! lol

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      crockej
      Participant
      March 22, 2012

      Once I identified my primary and secondary browsers in preferences, I opened the keyboard shortcuts menu and selected 'Document editing' under the 'Commands:' options. Scroll down and you should have the options for setting shortcuts for Preview in Primary and Secondary Browser.

      As long as you set the shortcut keys to not interfere with the default system keys, you can leave the standard set of function keys at the system default.

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 2, 2012

      I need to preview websites constantly and it is really tedious to have to keep using the top panel.

      I preview often as well.  Keep browsers open.  Save your document in DW.  Switch to browser and hit refresh (F5).  Works with all open browsers.

      My shortcut for preview in browser is alt F12, but when I try this I just go into my sound and volume controls.

      Obviously your operating system has reserved alt or cmnd + F12 for other services.

      So you need to assign another shortcut key combination that is not already being used by your system (some trial and error may be required).

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      SagCynthia
      Participating Frequently
      September 29, 2013

      I followed these directions and it wanted me to make a copy set of the shortcuts, which I did.  I then changed the ctrl F12 to another keyboard combo.  Afterwards, I then tried to do a preview and the cursor was spinning like it was trying to do something, but no preview.  It tried and then quit trying.

      Deciding that did not work, I went back in to edit shortcuts and reselected the standard installed set of shortcuts.  I was afraid of this...now the original ctrl F12 does not work even though it shows that is what is assigned to the preview.

      I'd like to at least get back to what I had.  Is there anyway to fix his / reset to install values withut reinstalling the software??

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      SagCynthia
      Participating Frequently
      September 29, 2013

      Nevermind, I got it working. Sorry for the trouble.

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      Anonymous
      March 2, 2012

      You can create your own shortcuts.

      Edit < Keyboard Shortcuts

      and use the wizard to create your own.

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      m4hs33r
      Participating Frequently
      March 2, 2012

      Hi

      Thanks for the suggestion.

      I've just had a quick look at the wizard and I'm

      not sure it can be fune-tuned to give you the

      Primary and Secondary browser preview options can it?

      It only lists 'Preview in Browser' and 'Edit Browser List'

      Besides there are existing shortcuts for these functions (Option F12 and Command F12).

      There are many DW5.5 / Lion glitches, only I cannot find this particular one documented

      anywhere.

      Chris

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      Anonymous
      March 2, 2012

      No click the Edit menu button in the top left corner of DW. Then down towards the bottom of that list should be KeyBoard Shortcuts. Thats where you edit and add new shortcuts.

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      m4hs33r
      Participating Frequently
      March 2, 2012

      Hi Clare

      Exactly the same problem here.

      Just taken delivery of my new iMac complete with latest Adobe suite.

      Like you say reverting back to the long way 'round is a right pain.

      That said, I was beginning to think it was my setup until I eventually found your post.

      I have no solution just a token comment that might help coax a solution

      from some clever bod out there.

      Cheers

      Chris

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