Window Configuration Presets

This feature allows you to preconfigure window properties such as names, icons, colors, and styling. This is particularly useful when working with multiple browser windows, helping you visually distinguish and organize different contexts.

Location: Settings → Tabs → Tab Window Settings → Window Configuration Presets

What are Window Presets?

Window presets are predefined configurations that you can apply to browser windows to customize their appearance in VertiTab. Each preset can include:

• Window Name: Custom identifier for the window
• Window Icon: Visual icon to represent the window purpose
• Icon Color: Color scheme for the window icon
• Text Color: Color for window title and text elements
• Background Color: Background color for the window display area

Creating Window Presets

Configuration Options

Window Name

• Custom name to identify the window purpose
• Examples: "Main Work", "Research", "Client Project A", "Personal"
• Helps maintain context when switching between windows

Window Icon

• Choose from available icon sets
• Icons represent different purposes (work, research, entertainment, etc.)
• Visual identification at a glance

Color Customization

• Icon Color: Customize the icon appearance
• Text Color: Set text readability and visual consistency
• Background Color: Create visual distinction between windows

Preset Examples

Work Window Preset

• Name: "Work Session"
• Icon: 💼 (briefcase)
• Icon Color: Blue (#2196F3)
• Text Color: Dark blue (#1565C0)
• Background Color: Light blue (#E3F2FD)

Research Window Preset

• Name: "Research"
• Icon: 📚 (books)
• Icon Color: Green (#4CAF50)
• Text Color: Dark green (#2E7D32)
• Background Color: Light green (#E8F5E8)

Important Limitations

Sidebar Display Only

• VertiTab Exclusive: Presets only affect the VertiTab sidebar display
• No Browser Sync: Window names don't synchronize with browser's native window naming
• API Limitations: No browser API available to read or modify native window names
• Local Display: Customizations are purely for VertiTab interface enhancement

Scope of Customization

• Presets affect only the visual representation in VertiTab
• Browser window titles remain unchanged
• Other extensions won't see these customizations
• Settings are local to your VertiTab installation

Using Window Presets

Applying Presets

1. Create your desired window presets in the settings
2. Open or focus the browser window you want to customize
3. Apply a preset to that specific window
4. The window will display with your configured styling in VertiTab

Managing Multiple Windows

• Each browser window can have its own preset applied
• Mix and match presets based on current needs
• Easily switch presets as your workflow changes
• Visual consistency across similar window types

Integration with Other Features

Automatic Window Grouping

• Window presets work seamlessly with automatic grouping rules
• Group rules can target specific preset configurations
• Enhanced organization when combined with grouping automation
• Visual consistency for automatically managed windows

Window Title Display

• Preset names enhance window title information
• Color schemes improve visual hierarchy
• Icons provide quick window identification
• Better navigation in multi-window setups

Workflow Benefits

Visual Organization

• Quick Identification: Instantly recognize window purposes
• Context Switching: Easier mental transitions between different work contexts
• Visual Hierarchy: Clear distinction between different types of windows
• Reduced Cognitive Load: Less mental effort to track window purposes

Project Management

• Client Separation: Different colors for different clients
• Task Categories: Visual grouping of related work
• Priority Indication: Color coding for urgency or importance
• Status Tracking: Visual representation of project phases

Best Practices

Preset Design

• Consistent Naming: Use clear, descriptive names
• Color Contrast: Ensure good readability with color choices
• Icon Relevance: Choose icons that clearly represent the purpose
• Visual Harmony: Create cohesive color schemes

Workflow Integration

• Purpose-Driven: Align presets with your actual work patterns
• Scalable System: Design presets that work as your needs grow
• Regular Review: Update presets as your workflow evolves
• Team Consistency: Consider standardizing presets across team members

Use Cases

Multi-Client Work

Scenario: Freelancer managing multiple client projects

• Client A Preset: Blue theme with business icon
• Client B Preset: Green theme with development icon
• Personal Preset: Purple theme with home icon

Research and Development

Scenario: Developer working on different aspects of a project

• Frontend Preset: Orange theme with design icon
• Backend Preset: Red theme with server icon
• Testing Preset: Yellow theme with bug icon

Content Creation

Scenario: Content creator managing different types of work

• Writing Preset: Gray theme with pen icon
• Research Preset: Blue theme with book icon
• Review Preset: Green theme with checkmark icon

Setup Workflow

1. Plan Your System: Identify different window contexts you use
2. Create Presets: Configure presets for each context
3. Apply to Windows: Assign presets to appropriate browser windows
4. Test and Refine: Adjust colors and names based on usage
5. Maintain Consistency: Regularly review and update as needed