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Organize browser tabs with vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge

This is a procedure to move tabs that are stuck on the side to the left side and organize them into work units using groups and pins. We will explain in detail the starting position, setting values, completion confirmation, and how to review in case of problems.

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Organize browser tabs with vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge overview: Check preparation and starting position, Open and configure features, Complete and check results, Fix the problem and exit safely
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Who this guide is for and what to prepare

  • First-time users of Microsoft Edge
  • People who want to safely check the operation of organizing a large number of pages with vertical tabs in Edge

What you need

  • Open about 5 pages that you want to organize, and save any pages you don't want to close to your favorites.

Check preparation and starting position

Open about 5 pages that you want to organize, and save any pages you don't want to close to your favorites.

Open and configure features

  1. Press [Tab operation menu] > [Turn on vertical tabs] at the left end of the tab row. Switch between always expanded and collapsed using the pin at the top of the left pane.
  2. Ctrl+click to select multiple on the related tab, right-click > select [Add Tab to New Group]. Give the group a name and color, then press the heading to collapse it.

Complete and check results

  1. Right-click on a regular page and select [Pin Tab]. To return to horizontal display, select [Tab operation menu] > [Turn off vertical tabs].

Fix the problem and exit safely

Vertical tabs and groups are not permanent storage locations. Save the required pages to your favorites before closing the window.

  1. If the pane becomes thinner, press the pin at the top. If you can't read the tab name, drag the right edge to make it wider.

Limitations and requirements

  • Vertical tabs and groups are not permanent storage locations. Save the required pages to your favorites before closing the window.

Frequently asked questions

What if you can't find the item you want in Microsoft Edge?

If the pane becomes thinner, press the pin at the top. If you can't read the tab name, drag the right edge to make it wider.

What should I be especially careful about when organizing a large number of pages using Edge's vertical tabs?

Vertical tabs and groups are not permanent storage locations. Save the required pages to your favorites before closing the window.

Official sources and verification date

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