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After using a flash control, browser shortcut keys are no longer available. To reproduce this:

Is there any way to regain access to browser shortcuts after using a flash object?

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While the flash object was focused, Ctrl + F4 didn't work. When I clicked outside the flash frame, then shortcuts worked as normal.

This was tested in Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer 8

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Indeed, this works, and is a partial solution. However it requires a precise click somewhere on the whitepace. – Mercer Traieste Jul 27 '09 at 19:32
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alternatively, a quick double Alt + TAB> will switch focus back to the browser, and you can then use the Ctrl + F4 shortcut – pavsaund Jul 27 '09 at 19:42
Seems there is no easier way. – Mercer Traieste Jul 27 '09 at 21:10
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Plug-ins prevent shortcuts from work capturing everything, the only workaround I'm aware of is clicking outside link.

NPAPI is being updated so maybe they will address this problem soon.

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NPAPI is being updated so maybe they will address this problem soon.

I don't believe this one bit.

this was closed... hxttps://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=348279 in reference to this... hxttps://wiki.mozilla.org/Plugins:AdvancedKeyHandling

that leaves this... https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93149 Reported: 2001-08-01 15:23 PDT

Let's just say I'll believe it when I see it.

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