Black frame around clicked icons / other elements

[reformed_winboy]

Hi All,

First time poster.

Got a weird problem with a 24" iMac running 10.4.7 when an icon is clicked on the desktop a black border appears.

The same black border appears on other dialogs such as the log out confirmation. (see attached)

Log in as a different user and the problem isn't seen.

Any thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Satcomer]

This question comes up once every two weeks here. I dare to say YOU created the problem by hitting the shortcut Command Key(Apple Key)+Shift+8. Then goto System Preferences->Universal Access and click on "Zoom", First turn "Zoom" off . Also turn the border off in "Options".

 

[caribooyj]

Happened to me a few weeks ago... freaked me right out, so I did a quick search here on the forum...and yes, it's just what Satcomer describes above.
Easy fix, but worrisome first time it happens ;-)

 

[reformed_winboy]

Hi, thanks for the very quick reply Satcomer. Using some different keywords in my searches in these forums I found a solution to use Command-F5 which resolved the issue for me. I wasn't able to repeat the fault with those accessibility options you mentioned.

 

[Satcomer]

Make sure you take the Keyboard combination out of your Mac by going to System Preferences->Keyboard & Mouse->Keyboard Shortcuts tab and turn off the Keyboard combination by taking out the check mark.

 

[jr85bears]

the cmd-F5 worked for me....much thanks!