Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world, with advanced features that make the surfing experience easier and more enjoyable. One feature recently introduced by Google is tab groups, which allow you to group and label the tabs you have opened in your browser.
This tab group feature is very useful for organizing your tabs according to your topic, urgency, progress, or preferences. You can also color your tab groups to easily distinguish them. You can also close or hide your tab groups with a single click, so you can save space and focus on the important ones.
This tab group feature is already available by default to all users of Chrome version 83 and above, which was released in May 2020. This feature is also available for Chrome on Android, so you can manage your tabs on your mobile device in the same way. If you want to try this tab group feature, here are the steps you should follow.
How to Create a Tab Group in Chrome
To create a tab group in Chrome, you need to open several tabs first. You can open tabs related to the same topic, or tabs that you want to group. For example, you can open tabs containing articles, videos, or websites that you want to read, watch, or visit later.
After you have multiple tabs that you want to group, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the tab you want to put in the group.
- Select the Add Tab to New Group option from the menu that appears.
- Enter a name for your group in the text box provided. You can name your group according to topic, urgency, progress, or whatever you want.
- You can also choose a color for your group by clicking on the dot. There are eight colors you can choose from, namely gray, blue, red, yellow, green, pink, purple, and cyan.
- Once you’ve given your group a name and color, you’ll see a colored circle appear next to the tab you selected. If you click on the tab or circle, you’ll see your tab group menu, which lets you change the name and color, add a new tab, delete the group, or close the group.
You can repeat these steps to create another tab group with different tabs. You can also add tabs to an existing group in the following ways:
- Right-click on the tab you want to add to an existing group.
- Select the Add Tab to Existing Group option from the menu that appears.
- Select the group you want to add your tab to. You can see the available group names and colors on the menu.
- Your tab will join the group you selected, and you’ll see the same colored circle next to that tab.
You can also add tabs to an existing group by dragging them to the desired group. The method is as follows:
- Click and hold the tab you want to add to an existing group.
- Drag the tab to the desired group, until you see the color of the group surrounding the tab.
- Release the tab, and your tab will join the group you selected.
You can create as many tab groups as you want, and group your tabs according to your needs. You can also change the order of your tab groups by dragging the group name or icon in the tab bar until you are satisfied with its position.