I’m a bit of a self-proclaimed “shortcut nut.” Whether increasing my own productivity or just wowing my friends (though they’re never really that impressed), I’m always looking for ways to ditch the mouse and keep my fingers dancing across the keys. I most recently discovered this useful Safari tip which saves the trip to the URL bar, and even allows for a quick search of Google, Bing, or Yahoo.
Though the command is simple, it can boost your productivity ever so slightly. Upon opening a new Safari window, or from any currently open page, Simply Press: Command-L. Notice that the URL field in the top of the browser glows blue allowing you to enter a new web address. You can take this tip one step further by pressing Tab, which jumps your cursor over to the dedicated search field in the upper right.
Keep in mind that this tip will only work as long as the URL and search fields aren’t already selected. After perfecting this trick, you should be able to get where you’re going in just a few keystrokes! If you are looking for something in a hurry, don’t hesitate to give this tip a try!
UPDATE: Our wonderful Kibbles & Bytes readers clued me into the following tip. Though you can navigate to the search box using the technique outlined above, there’s an even quicker way. Simply press Command-Option-F to jump to the box directly. A special thanks to readers Melle S and Wes R for sharing this great bonus tip!