simple Mac newbie questions thnx

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ok... newbie here.... longtime PC guy, but knew i was getting a Mac for my next portable computer... so, i got it! score!

1) when in safari, and I hit "tab" it does not go to the button below the text box to send, continue, submit, etc...? how do i get there with out using mouse? (should i use mozilla?)

2) when a window pops up; lets say after installing something or an application is asking me to save, cancel, etc. How do i move to the cancel or other button with out using mouse? the arrow keys do not do it...

THANKS!
 
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1) Go to Keyboard and Mouse preference pane, then select "Keyboard shortcuts". At the bottom there's an option for text boxes only or Full access. Select the latter.

2) Press tab and you will see a very light blue halo move around the cancel, don't save and other such buttons. Once your blue halo is on the right one, press "Space". Alternatively, a faster method is Command+D for Dont Save, Command+C for Cancel. But if the prompt is different like in iTunes, then it would be Command+M for "Move files to Trash" and so on...
 
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you are the man! the keyboard shorcut works and the tab on the window also works... i dont see why i ever want to use my pc... it actually feels wierd to use it now... the Mac IV has got me hooked!
 

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