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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 14, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Use Safari Web Browser on Mac

Browse the web using Apple's built-in browser with speed and privacy features.

At a Glance

Open Safari

~15s

Click the Safari icon (compass) in the Dock or press Cmd+Space and type "Safari."

Navigate to a website

~15s

Click the address bar, type a URL or search term, and press Enter.

Use tabs

~15s

Press Cmd+T for a new tab. Cmd+W closes the current tab. Cmd+Shift+T reopens the last closed tab.

Bookmark a page

~15s

Press Cmd+D to bookmark the current page. Organize bookmarks in the sidebar (Cmd+Shift+L).

Use Reader Mode

~15s

Click the Reader icon in the address bar to view articles in a clean, ad-free format.

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