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MacOS won't open web browsers from application panel - other than Safari - while using Command-Tab buttons

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Hi. Running MacOS Big Sur on my 2019 iMac.

My preferred browser is Firefox, but despite using command-tab as a keyboard shortcut for switching applications, when I stop on the Firefox logo (and the same applies to Chrome when I try it), those apps won't directly open. Unlike all other apps I'm running on my computer (e.g., MS Office, Zoom, Messages, etc.), the non-Safari browser apps won't directly open. I'm forced to go into the dock on the bottom of the screen and actually click on Firefox or Chrome to open those apps. A minor inconvenience, but it's enough to be bothersome as it's an extra step while I'm trying to work quickly/smoothly.

Does anyone have similar experiences and suggested fixes (besides switching to Safari)? Thanks!

Hi. Running MacOS Big Sur on my 2019 iMac. My preferred browser is Firefox, but despite using command-tab as a keyboard shortcut for switching applications, when I stop on the Firefox logo (and the same applies to Chrome when I try it), those apps won't directly open. Unlike all other apps I'm running on my computer (e.g., MS Office, Zoom, Messages, etc.), the non-Safari browser apps won't directly open. I'm forced to go into the dock on the bottom of the screen and actually click on Firefox or Chrome to open those apps. A minor inconvenience, but it's enough to be bothersome as it's an extra step while I'm trying to work quickly/smoothly. Does anyone have similar experiences and suggested fixes (besides switching to Safari)? Thanks!