Opening a bunch of tabs is a hallmark of web browsing. If you don’t want to leave the current tab, you can easily open links in new tabs. We’ll show you how to do it in any desktop browser.
There are usually three ways to open a link: in the current tab, in a new window, or in a new tab. Tabs are handy because you can keep the current page open and stay in the same window.
Note: In this guide, we’ll talk about desktop browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Desktop browsers usually have many of the same shortcuts.
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Method 1: Ctrl+Click
The first method requires a keyboard and a mouse or trackpad. Just hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on a Mac) and then click the link in your browser. The link will open in a new tab in the background.
Method 2: Mouse scroll wheel
Using a scroll wheel mouse is one of the easiest ways to open links in new tabs. Just hover over the link and click the scroll wheel. The link will open in a new tab in the background. How cool is that?
Method 3: Right Click Menu
The last method is probably the one most people are familiar with. but it is not as fast as the other methods. If you see a link that you want to open in a new tab, right-click it. You can then select “Open link in new tab” from the menu.
Those are the three methods you should know. The scroll wheel trick is especially life-changing if you didn’t know about it. Tabs are one of the best features of web browsers, so make sure you get the most out of them.
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