Here's How Vertical Tabs Work in Google Chrome, and How to Try it For Yourself

Here's How Vertical Tabs Work in Google Chrome, and How to Try it For Yourself

Vertical Tabs in Chrome: How to Enable the New Sidebar Feature Now If you’ve ever lost track of a dozen browser tabs while juggling work, research, or online shopping, you’re not alone. Google Chrome is finally testing vertical tabs , a long-requested feature that moves your open tabs from the top of the window into a collapsible sidebar. Available now in Chrome Beta, Dev, and Canary builds, vertical tabs promise cleaner organization, faster navigation, and smarter workspace control—especially for power users managing dozens of tabs at once. Here’s how to turn it on and start using it today. Credit: Google What Are Vertical Tabs in Chrome? Vertical tabs reorient your browser interface by shifting the traditional horizontal tab bar to a vertical sidebar on the left side of your screen. Instead of tiny rectangles stacked across the top, each tab appears as a full-height entry showing the site’s favicon, page title, and a close button. You can expand the sidebar to see full labels or collapse…