Show Window Title
Show Window Title
Section titled “Show Window Title”This setting controls whether VertiTab displays window titles in the sidebar, providing quick information about tab and group counts within each window.
Location: Settings → Tabs → Tab Window Settings → Show Window Title (enabled by default)
How it Works
Section titled “How it Works”When Enabled (Default)
Section titled “When Enabled (Default)”When this option is enabled:
- Window titles are displayed in the VertiTab sidebar
- Shows the current tab count for each window
- Displays the number of tab groups within each window
- Provides quick visual identification of different browser windows
When Disabled
Section titled “When Disabled”When this option is disabled:
- Window titles are hidden from the sidebar
- Provides a cleaner, more minimalist interface
- Focuses entirely on tab content without window metadata
- Reduces visual elements in the sidebar
Information Displayed
Section titled “Information Displayed”Window Title Format
Section titled “Window Title Format”The window title typically includes:
- Window Name: The current window identifier
- Tab Count: Total number of tabs in the window (e.g., “12 tabs”)
- Group Count: Number of tab groups in the window (e.g., “3 groups”)
- Status Indicators: Visual cues about window state
Example Display
Section titled “Example Display”🏠 Main Window (8 tabs, 2 groups)📊 Research Project (15 tabs, 4 groups)💼 Work Session (6 tabs, 1 group)Benefits
Section titled “Benefits”Enhanced Organization
Section titled “Enhanced Organization”- Quick Overview: Instantly see tab and group distribution across windows
- Visual Distinction: Easily identify different browser windows
- Activity Monitoring: Track which windows have the most activity
- Context Awareness: Understand your current window structure
Improved Navigation
Section titled “Improved Navigation”- Faster Switching: Quickly identify the window you need
- Better Planning: Understand tab distribution before organizing
- Efficient Management: Make informed decisions about tab placement
- Visual Hierarchy: Clear window structure in the sidebar
Multi-Window Workflows
Section titled “Multi-Window Workflows”Project Separation
Section titled “Project Separation”When working with multiple projects:
- Each window represents a different project or context
- Window titles help maintain project boundaries
- Tab counts indicate project complexity
- Group counts show organization level
Content Categories
Section titled “Content Categories”For different types of work:
- Research windows vs. active work windows
- Personal vs. professional browser windows
- Different client or project windows
- Temporary vs. persistent window sessions
Customization Options
Section titled “Customization Options”Window Naming
Section titled “Window Naming”While VertiTab displays window titles, note that:
- Sidebar Only: Window names appear only in the VertiTab sidebar
- Browser Independence: Names don’t sync with browser’s native window naming
- API Limitations: No browser API available to read native window names
- VertiTab Specific: Customization is limited to VertiTab’s display system
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Multi-Project Management
Section titled “Multi-Project Management”Scenario: Web developer working on multiple client projects
- Window 1: “Client A - Frontend” (12 tabs, 3 groups)
- Window 2: “Client B - Backend” (8 tabs, 2 groups)
- Window 3: “Resources & Research” (20 tabs, 5 groups)
Content Research
Section titled “Content Research”Scenario: Academic researcher gathering information
- Window 1: “Current Paper” (6 tabs, 1 group)
- Window 2: “Reference Materials” (25 tabs, 8 groups)
- Window 3: “Tools & Utilities” (4 tabs, 1 group)
Personal Organization
Section titled “Personal Organization”Scenario: General browsing with different contexts
- Window 1: “Work Tasks” (10 tabs, 3 groups)
- Window 2: “Personal Projects” (7 tabs, 2 groups)
- Window 3: “Entertainment” (5 tabs, 1 group)
Performance Impact
Section titled “Performance Impact”Minimal Overhead
Section titled “Minimal Overhead”- Window title display has negligible performance impact
- Information is already tracked for tab management
- Updates only when window structure changes
- Efficient rendering in the sidebar
Resource Usage
Section titled “Resource Usage”- Very low memory footprint for title display
- No significant CPU impact
- Fast updates when window content changes
- Optimized for real-time information display
Integration with Other Features
Section titled “Integration with Other Features”Window Presets
Section titled “Window Presets”- Window titles work alongside window configuration presets
- Preset names can influence title display
- Visual consistency with preset styling
- Enhanced identification when using multiple presets
Automatic Grouping
Section titled “Automatic Grouping”- Group counts in titles reflect automatic grouping results
- Real-time updates as groups are created or modified
- Visual feedback for grouping effectiveness
- Better understanding of automatic organization
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”Title Organization
Section titled “Title Organization”- Use descriptive window contexts when possible
- Maintain consistent naming conventions
- Consider window purpose in your workflow
- Leverage title information for planning
Visual Management
Section titled “Visual Management”- Enable titles for multi-window workflows
- Disable for minimalist single-window usage
- Use title information to balance window loads
- Monitor group distribution across windows