Refreshing Tabs

VertiTab provides comprehensive tab refresh functionality with multiple options to suit different needs. Whether you want to refresh a single tab, multiple selected tabs, or entire groups, we've got you covered.

1. Single Tab Refresh

Right-click Menu

Right-click on any tab to access the refresh options:

• Reload - Basic page refresh
• More options (click the arrow) - Advanced refresh options with bypass cache toggle

Advanced Refresh Options

When you click the arrow next to "Reload", you'll see additional options:

Cache Control

• Bypass Cache - Toggle to force a complete reload that ignores cached content
  • Enabled by default for thorough refreshing
  • Disable to use normal browser refresh behavior

Individual Tab Options

• Reload - Refresh the current tab
• Reload All Tabs - Refresh all tabs in the current window (Premium)
• Reload Other Tabs - Refresh all tabs except the current one (Premium)

Site-based Refresh (Premium)

• Reload Same Site Tabs - Refresh all tabs from the same domain
• Reload Same Site Other Tabs - Refresh other tabs from the same domain

Tree-based Refresh (Premium)

• Reload Tab Tree - Refresh the tab and all its child tabs
• Reload Children Tabs - Refresh only the child tabs

System-level Refresh (Premium)

• Reload Suspended Tabs - Refresh all discarded/suspended tabs in the window

2. Multiple Tab Refresh

Selecting Multiple Tabs

You can select multiple tabs using:

• Click and Drag - Drag across multiple tabs to select a range
• Ctrl/⌘ + Click - Add individual tabs to your selection
• Shift + Click - Select a range of tabs from the last clicked tab

Refreshing Selected Tabs

Once you have multiple tabs selected:

1. Right-click on any selected tab
2. Choose "Reload" from the context menu
3. All selected tabs will be refreshed simultaneously

The refresh will use the bypass cache setting by default for thorough reloading.

3. Group Tab Refresh

Accessing Group Menu

1. Right-click on any tab group header
2. Select "Reload All Tabs" from the context menu

This will refresh all tabs within that specific group, making it perfect for refreshing related content or workflows.

4. Window-wide Refresh

Window Header Menu

1. Right-click on the window header area (the top bar of the VertiTab panel)
2. Select "Reload All Tabs" from the context menu

This refreshes every tab in the current browser window, useful for:

• Starting fresh with all your tabs
• Clearing temporary issues across multiple sites
• Updating all content at once

Premium Features

Many advanced refresh options require VertiTab Premium:

• Reload all tabs (except single tab reload)
• Site-based refresh options
• Tree-based refresh options
• Suspended tab refresh
• Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can set up keyboard shortcuts for these actions:

1. Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts
2. Find VertiTab in the list
3. Assign shortcuts for:
   • Reload All Tabs
   • Reload Other Tabs
   • Reload Same Site Tabs
   • Reload Same Site Other Tabs
   • Reload Tab Tree
   • Reload Tab Tree Children
   • Reload Suspended Tabs

Automatic Content Monitoring and Refresh

Tab Lens Integration

VertiTab's Tab Lens feature can automatically refresh pages when monitoring dynamic content:

1. Set up Tab Lens to monitor specific page elements
2. Configure auto-refresh interval in the Tab Lens editor
3. Monitor content changes - The page refreshes automatically to catch updates
4. Real-time tracking - Perfect for price monitoring, stock levels, or status updates

Auto-Refresh Setup

When using Tab Lens:

1. Right-click on a tab and select "Start Tab Lens"
2. Select elements to monitor on the page
3. In the Tab Lens configuration, set "Auto Refresh" interval (in seconds)
4. Save the configuration - the page will refresh automatically at the specified interval

This is particularly useful for:

• E-commerce - Monitoring product availability or price changes
• System Status - Tracking server or service status pages
• News & Updates - Following live content that updates frequently
• Job Applications - Watching for status changes

Tips for Effective Tab Refreshing

1. Use Bypass Cache when pages aren't updating properly
2. Group-based refresh is efficient for project-related tabs
3. Tree-based refresh is perfect for parent-child tab relationships
4. Site-based refresh helps when a website has issues across multiple pages
5. Set up keyboard shortcuts for frequently used refresh operations
6. Combine with Tab Lens for automated monitoring of dynamic content

Troubleshooting

If tabs don't refresh as expected:

• Check if you have the necessary Premium features
• Ensure tabs aren't protected or system tabs
• Try refreshing individual tabs first
• Verify your internet connection

The refresh functionality respects browser security policies and won't work on certain system pages like chrome:// URLs.