Tab Group Collapse Behavior
Tab Group Collapse Behavior
Section titled “Tab Group Collapse Behavior”Tab Group Collapse Behavior customizes how browser tab groups expand and collapse, giving you control over group visibility and workspace organization.
How to Access
Section titled “How to Access”- Go to Settings → Tabs → Advanced Tab Groups
- Find “Tab Group Collapse Behavior” setting
Behavior Options
Section titled “Behavior Options”Choose how tab groups respond when you click to expand or collapse them:
Show Current Group and Collapse Others
Section titled “Show Current Group and Collapse Others”When you expand a group, all other groups automatically collapse, keeping only the selected group visible.
Benefits:
- Focused View: Only one group expanded at a time
- Reduced Clutter: Minimizes visual distraction
- Clear Organization: Easy to see which group is active
Best for:
- Users with many tab groups
- Single-task focused workflows
- Minimalist workspace preferences
Expand All Groups
Section titled “Expand All Groups”Prevents automatic collapsing - all groups remain expanded regardless of your actions.
Benefits:
- Full Visibility: See all tabs across all groups
- Quick Access: No need to expand groups to see contents
- Overview Mode: Get complete picture of all open tabs
Best for:
- Users who prefer seeing everything at once
- Multi-tasking workflows
- Quick tab switching between groups
Use Browser Default Settings
Section titled “Use Browser Default Settings”Uses the standard browser behavior without VertiTab modifications.
Benefits:
- Native Experience: Standard Chrome tab group behavior
- Familiar Operation: Works exactly like default Chrome
- No Learning Curve: Behaves as expected
Best for:
- Users who prefer standard browser behavior
- New users getting familiar with tab groups
- Compatibility with other extensions
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”When you click on a group:
- Show Current + Collapse Others: Target group expands, others collapse automatically
- Expand All Groups: Target group toggles, others remain unchanged
- Browser Default: Standard Chrome collapse/expand behavior
Visual Examples
Section titled “Visual Examples”Show Current + Collapse Others:
Before: [Group A▼] [Group B▼] [Group C▼]Click Group B: [Group A▲] [Group B▼] [Group C▲]Expand All Groups:
Before: [Group A▼] [Group B▲] [Group C▼]Click Group B: [Group A▼] [Group B▼] [Group C▼]Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Research Projects
Section titled “Research Projects”- Collapse Others: Focus on current research topic while keeping others hidden
- Expand All: Compare information across different research areas
Work Sessions
Section titled “Work Sessions”- Collapse Others: Concentrate on current task without distractions
- Expand All: Monitor multiple projects simultaneously
Learning & Development
Section titled “Learning & Development”- Browser Default: Maintain familiar behavior while learning
- Collapse Others: Focus on one learning topic at a time
Tips for Best Results
Section titled “Tips for Best Results”- Try Different Modes: Test each option to find your preferred workflow
- Match Your Work Style: Choose based on whether you prefer focus or overview
- Consider Group Count: “Collapse Others” works better with many groups
- Combine with Other Features: Use alongside auto-grouping for optimal organization
Performance Notes
Section titled “Performance Notes”- Collapse Others: May improve performance with many tabs by hiding inactive groups
- Expand All: Shows all tabs but may feel cluttered with many groups
- Browser Default: Standard performance characteristics
Tab Group Collapse Behavior gives you fine-grained control over your workspace organization, adapting to your preferred working style and group management approach.