Manage tabs in Shift Browser with keyboard shortcuts, right-click options, and built-in tab tools. You can open, close, pin, restore, and move tabs to keep your browser organized and stay focused.

Open tabs in Shift Browser

Open a new tab

You can open a new tab in two ways:

• Click the New Tab (+) button.
• Use a keyboard shortcut:
  • Windows: Ctrl + T
  • Mac: Cmd + T

Open a link in a new tab

• Windows: Hold Ctrl and click the link.
• Mac: Hold Cmd and click the link.

The link opens in a new tab while keeping your current page open.

Open a new window

You can create another browser window from Quick Settings or with a keyboard shortcut.

1. Click the gear icon to open Quick Settings.
2. Under Tabs, select New window.

Or use a keyboard shortcut:

• Windows: Ctrl + N
• Mac: Cmd + N

Close and organize tabs

Close a tab

Choose any of these methods:

• Click the X on the tab.
• Use a keyboard shortcut:
  • Windows: Ctrl + W
  • Mac: Cmd + W
• Right-click a tab and choose:
  • Close tab
  • Close tabs to the right
  • Close all tabs

Tip: Close tabs to the right and Close all tabs are useful when you want to quickly clean up your workspace.

Restore a recently closed tab

Use the keyboard shortcut:

• Windows: Ctrl + Shift + T
• Mac: Cmd + Shift + T

Pin or unpin a tab

Pinned tabs stay at the left side of the tab bar and are less likely to be closed by accident.

To pin a tab:

1. Right-click the tab.
2. Select Pin tab.

To unpin a tab:

1. Right-click the pinned tab.
2. Select Unpin tab.

Move a tab to a new window

1. Right-click the tab.
2. Select Move tab to new window.

Note: This option is unavailable if the tab is the only one open in the window.

Close a window

Click the X in the top corner of the window.

Use tab previews

Hover your pointer over any tab to see a preview of the page and its title. This makes it easier to find the tab you need without opening each one.

Watch how to manage tabs in Shift Browser

Watch the video below for a walkthrough of tab management in Shift, or view it on the Shift YouTube channel.

With keyboard shortcuts, pinned tabs, previews, and window management, Shift Browser gives you the tools to keep your browser organized and stay focused.

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