[Chrome] Double Click to Close Tabs?


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I've noticed lately that I have to click the button twice to close a tab (or the window) in Chrome on OS X. I'm not sure when it started, but it's been pretty recently. What's strange is this is only the case on my MacBook Air. It works fine with one click on my iMac. Anyone else experienced this? :/

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http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=45928

It could be that bug that has resurfaced lately - I cannot reproduce it and have never seen it myself on any of my machines so I can't offer any sensible advice.

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  On 24/02/2011 at 12:13, Caleo said:

Middle click ;)

Clearly you didn't read one word of my post, or you would know I'm using a trackpad. Stay informed, Calebro. (Y)

  On 24/02/2011 at 12:17, daPhoenix said:

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=45928

It could be that bug that has resurfaced lately - I cannot reproduce it and have never seen it myself on any of my machines so I can't offer any sensible advice.

That's it. Too bad there's not really a fix yet. :/ Thanks for finding that though! At least I know it's not just me.

  On 24/02/2011 at 12:25, Mr. Chronopoulos said:

Clearly you didn't read one word of my post, or you would know I'm using a trackpad. Stay informed, Calebro. (Y)

Clearly. Will do.

Oh wait, they don't teach sarcasm in the navy?

Oh leave it out and let's act like adults here, he's asking for reasons why the application is doing what it's doing. There are multiple solutions including gestures and command + w, but that doesn't answer this question. Basically run down the checklist;

- Is chrome the only application

- Double check and re-set your trackpad settings

- Wipe out the application settings for chrome

/library/application support/Google

- If that still fails, appzapper the ****** and reinstall it

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