Chrome is beginning to roll out two new features that shift tab layout and change how pages are read; users can enable both from within the browser window using the right‑click menu.
The company said in an announcement the vertical tabs option places tabs at the side so users can read full page titles and manage tab groups, even when their tab count hits double digits.
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Users enable the new layout by right‑clicking on any Chrome window and selecting "Show Tabs Vertically," the company said, which it describes as a layout aimed at multitasking and easier tab management.
Reading mode now offers a full‑page interface that "removes visual distractions and transform[s] a busy webpage into an immersive, text-focused reading experience," the company said; users can open it by right‑clicking and choosing "Open in reading mode." The company invites users to try both features to evaluate their impact on focus and workflow.
The recap
- Chrome rolls out vertical tabs and a full‑page reading mode.
- Tab titles remain readable even when tab count hits double digits.
- The company says the features are beginning to roll out.