Show Window Title

This setting controls whether VertiTab displays window titles in the sidebar, providing quick information about tab and group counts within each window.

Location: Settings → Tabs → Tab Window Settings → Show Window Title (enabled by default)

How it Works

When Enabled (Default)

When this option is enabled:

• Window titles are displayed in the VertiTab sidebar
• Shows the current tab count for each window
• Displays the number of tab groups within each window
• Provides quick visual identification of different browser windows

When Disabled

When this option is disabled:

• Window titles are hidden from the sidebar
• Provides a cleaner, more minimalist interface
• Focuses entirely on tab content without window metadata
• Reduces visual elements in the sidebar

Information Displayed

Window Title Format

The window title typically includes:

• Window Name: The current window identifier
• Tab Count: Total number of tabs in the window (e.g., "12 tabs")
• Group Count: Number of tab groups in the window (e.g., "3 groups")
• Status Indicators: Visual cues about window state

Example Display

🏠 Main Window (8 tabs, 2 groups)
📊 Research Project (15 tabs, 4 groups)
💼 Work Session (6 tabs, 1 group)

Benefits

Enhanced Organization

• Quick Overview: Instantly see tab and group distribution across windows
• Visual Distinction: Easily identify different browser windows
• Activity Monitoring: Track which windows have the most activity
• Context Awareness: Understand your current window structure

Improved Navigation

• Faster Switching: Quickly identify the window you need
• Better Planning: Understand tab distribution before organizing
• Efficient Management: Make informed decisions about tab placement
• Visual Hierarchy: Clear window structure in the sidebar

Multi-Window Workflows

Project Separation

When working with multiple projects:

• Each window represents a different project or context
• Window titles help maintain project boundaries
• Tab counts indicate project complexity
• Group counts show organization level

Content Categories

For different types of work:

• Research windows vs. active work windows
• Personal vs. professional browser windows
• Different client or project windows
• Temporary vs. persistent window sessions

Customization Options

Window Naming

While VertiTab displays window titles, note that:

• Sidebar Only: Window names appear only in the VertiTab sidebar
• Browser Independence: Names don't sync with browser's native window naming
• API Limitations: No browser API available to read native window names
• VertiTab Specific: Customization is limited to VertiTab's display system

Use Cases

Multi-Project Management

Scenario: Web developer working on multiple client projects

• Window 1: "Client A - Frontend" (12 tabs, 3 groups)
• Window 2: "Client B - Backend" (8 tabs, 2 groups)
• Window 3: "Resources & Research" (20 tabs, 5 groups)

Content Research

Scenario: Academic researcher gathering information

• Window 1: "Current Paper" (6 tabs, 1 group)
• Window 2: "Reference Materials" (25 tabs, 8 groups)
• Window 3: "Tools & Utilities" (4 tabs, 1 group)

Personal Organization

Scenario: General browsing with different contexts

• Window 1: "Work Tasks" (10 tabs, 3 groups)
• Window 2: "Personal Projects" (7 tabs, 2 groups)
• Window 3: "Entertainment" (5 tabs, 1 group)

Performance Impact

Minimal Overhead

• Window title display has negligible performance impact
• Information is already tracked for tab management
• Updates only when window structure changes
• Efficient rendering in the sidebar

Resource Usage

• Very low memory footprint for title display
• No significant CPU impact
• Fast updates when window content changes
• Optimized for real-time information display

Integration with Other Features

Window Presets

• Window titles work alongside window configuration presets
• Preset names can influence title display
• Visual consistency with preset styling
• Enhanced identification when using multiple presets

Automatic Grouping

• Group counts in titles reflect automatic grouping results
• Real-time updates as groups are created or modified
• Visual feedback for grouping effectiveness
• Better understanding of automatic organization

Best Practices

Title Organization

• Use descriptive window contexts when possible
• Maintain consistent naming conventions
• Consider window purpose in your workflow
• Leverage title information for planning

Visual Management

• Enable titles for multi-window workflows
• Disable for minimalist single-window usage
• Use title information to balance window loads
• Monitor group distribution across windows