Open and close tabs in Chrome browser

You can open as many tabs as you want in Chrome browser. You can also view all your tabs and switch between them.

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Open a new tab

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   1. Next to the last tab on the right, click New tab .
   2. Use a keyboard shortcut:
      • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + t.
      • On a Mac, press ⌘ + t.

Open a tab in a new window

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Click and drag the tab outside the window.
3. To open a new window, choose an option:
   • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + n.
   • On Mac, press ⌘ + n.

Open a file in a new tab

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   • From your computer's desktop or folder:
     1. Drag a file onto a Chrome browser tab.
     2. Click Add .
   • Browse and select the file from your computer.
     1. Open a new tab.
     2. Choose an option:
        • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + o.
        • On Mac, press ⌘ + o.

Open a link in a new tab

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + click a link.
   • On Mac, press ⌘ + click a link.

Close a tab

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   • At the top right of the tab, click Close .
   • Choose a keyboard shortcut:
     • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + w.
     • On a Mac, press ⌘ + w.

Close all tabs in a window

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   • On Windows & Linux, at the top right, click Close .
   • On a Mac, at the top left, click Close .
3. (Optional) To use keyboard shortcuts to close all tabs in a window, choose an option:
   • On Windows & Linux, press Alt + F4.
   • On a Mac, press ⌘ + Shift + w.

Force a page or app to close

If a tab, window, or extension isn't working, you can force it to close using Chrome browser's task manager.

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. On the right, click More .
3. Click More ToolsTask Manager.
4. Select the webpage, extension, or app you want to close.
5. Click End Process.

Bring back a tab or window

If you accidentally close a tab or window, you can open it again using a keyboard shortcut.

1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Choose an option:
   • On Windows & Linux, press Ctrl + Shift + t.
   • On a Mac, press ⌘ + Shift + t.

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