Display Current Window/All Windows Tabs

This setting controls whether VertiTab displays tabs from only the current window or from all browser windows.

Location: Settings → Tabs → Tab Window Settings → Current Window Only (enabled by default)

How it Works

Current Window Only (Default - Enabled)

When this option is enabled:

• VertiTab displays only tabs from the currently active browser window
• Provides a focused view of your current work context
• Reduces visual clutter when working with multiple browser windows
• Makes tab management more streamlined for single-window workflows

All Windows (Disabled)

When this option is disabled:

• VertiTab displays tabs from all open browser windows
• Provides a comprehensive view of all your open tabs across windows
• Allows management of tabs from different windows in one place
• Useful for multi-window workflows and cross-window tab organization

Use Cases

Current Window Only Mode

Focused Workflows:

• Working on a single project in one window
• Minimizing distractions from other windows
• Streamlined tab management for dedicated tasks
• Cleaner interface for single-context work

Benefits:

• Reduced cognitive load by focusing on current window tabs
• Faster tab navigation within the active window
• Less visual complexity in the sidebar
• Better performance with fewer tabs to display

All Windows Mode

Multi-Window Workflows:

• Managing tabs across multiple project windows
• Cross-referencing content between different windows
• Organizing tabs regardless of their window location
• Comprehensive tab overview for complex workflows

Benefits:

• Complete visibility of all open tabs
• Ability to move tabs between windows easily
• Centralized tab management for multi-window setups
• Better organization of distributed workflows

Window Management Integration

This setting works seamlessly with other VertiTab window management features:

• Window Presets: Apply different configurations per window while controlling display scope
• Window Grouping: Organize tabs automatically while maintaining appropriate visibility
• Window Titles: Display titles for better window identification in all-windows mode

Performance Considerations

Current Window Mode:

• Better performance with fewer tabs to render
• Faster sidebar loading and updates
• Reduced memory usage for tab management

All Windows Mode:

• May impact performance with many open windows and tabs
• Requires more system resources to track all windows
• Longer loading times with extensive tab collections

Best Practices

For Current Window Mode

• Ideal for focused, single-project work sessions
• Use when working with many browser windows
• Recommended for lower-spec devices or when performance is crucial

For All Windows Mode

• Best for users who frequently work across multiple windows
• Useful for content creators managing multiple projects
• Recommended when you need comprehensive tab oversight

Switching Between Modes

You can easily switch between modes based on your current workflow:

1. Navigate to Settings → Tabs → Tab Window Settings
2. Toggle the Current Window Only option
3. The change takes effect immediately without requiring a restart