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Google Chrome's vertical tabs are here: How to opt in and use the new Reading Mode

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Why This Matters

Google Chrome has introduced vertical tabs, a feature already popular in browsers like Firefox and Edge, to improve tab management by displaying open pages in a sidebar. This update enhances user experience by making it easier to view, organize, and switch between multiple tabs, especially when using tab groups. The rollout is ongoing, so users should expect to see this feature soon.

Key Takeaways

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Google has started rolling out vertical tabs in Chrome.

With vertical tabs, all your open web pages appear in a sidebar.

You can more easily see, manage, and work with your open tabs.

Vertical tabs are one of those must-have features that can help you juggle all your open web pages. Both Firefox and Microsoft Edge have long offered them. And now Google Chrome has officially joined the party.

As of Tuesday, vertical tabs have started rolling out for all Chrome users, Google announced in a blog post. Since the rollout has just kicked off, you may not see the new feature just yet. But be patient, and it should arrive before too long.

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