Multi-Tab Editing
Work with multiple files simultaneously
AnySlate's multi-tab interface lets you work on multiple documents at once. Open unlimited files, pin important ones, drag to reorder, and never lose your work with automatic session restore and unsaved change warnings.
Overview
Unlimited Tabs
Open as many files as you need with no restrictions.
Pin Important Files
Keep frequently used files always visible and accessible.
Session Restore
Your open tabs are automatically restored on restart.
Unsaved Warnings
Never lose work with smart change detection and warnings.
Tab Features
Unlimited Tabs
Open as many files as you need without any limitations
Pin Tabs
Keep important files always accessible at the start of the tab bar
Drag to Reorder
Organize your tabs by dragging them to your preferred position
Session Restore
All your open tabs are restored when you reopen AnySlate
Context Menu
Right-click any tab for quick actions and options
Unsaved Warnings
Never lose your work with smart unsaved change detection
Keyboard Shortcuts for Tabs
Master these shortcuts to navigate and manage tabs without leaving the keyboard.
Tab Shortcuts
Cmd/Ctrl + TCmd/Ctrl + WCmd/Ctrl + Shift + TCmd/Ctrl + TabCmd/Ctrl + Shift + TabCmd/Ctrl + 1-9Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + WCmd/Ctrl + Alt + TPro Tip
Use Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T to quickly reopen accidentally closed tabs. AnySlate remembers your recently closed tabs.
Context Menu Actions
Right-click any tab to access these quick actions.
Right-Click Menu
Close
Close this tab
Close Others
Close all tabs except this one
Close All
Close all open tabs
Close to the Right
Close all tabs to the right
Pin Tab
Pin this tab to the start
Duplicate Tab
Open the same file in a new tab
Copy Path
Copy the file path to clipboard
Reveal in Finder
Show file in system file browser
Tab Management Tips
Get the most out of multi-tab editing with these best practices.
Use pinned tabs for reference files
Pin documentation, style guides, or any files you frequently reference while working on other documents.
Close unused tabs regularly
Right-click and select 'Close Others' to quickly clean up and focus on your current work.
Group related files together
Drag tabs to arrange related files next to each other for easier navigation.
Use keyboard shortcuts
Learn Cmd/Ctrl + Tab to quickly cycle through tabs without reaching for the mouse.
Watch for unsaved indicators
The dot on a tab means unsaved changes. Save frequently or enable auto-save in preferences.
Middle-click to close
If you have a middle mouse button, click any tab to close it instantly.
Tab Navigation
When you have many tabs open, use these navigation features to move quickly.
Scroll Left
Click the left arrow to scroll tabs
Scroll Right
Click the right arrow to scroll tabs
Tab List
Click overflow menu to see all tabs
Mouse wheel scrolling:
Hover over the tab bar and use your mouse wheel to scroll through tabs horizontally. This is the fastest way to navigate when you have many files open.
Tab Settings
Customize Tab Behavior
Restore previous session
Automatically reopen tabs from your last session on startup.
Close tab button position
Show close button on hover only, always, or never.
Tab width
Choose between compact, normal, or wide tab sizes.
Show file icons
Display file type icons in tabs for easier identification.
Access these settings via Preferences > Workspace > Tabs.
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