If your browser tabs have gotten so small you can’t even read them anymore, Microsoft Edge has a built-in feature that can help.
It’s called Vertical Tabs, and instead of squeezing every tab across the top of your screen, it moves them to the left side where you can actually see what you have open.
Click the image below to watch this quick tutorial.
What Are Vertical Tabs?
Vertical Tabs move your browser tabs from the top of the window to the left-hand side.
This gives each tab more room, making it much easier to read page titles and switch between websites—especially if you tend to keep a lot of tabs open throughout the day.
Why I Like Them
I’ll be honest—I wasn’t sure I was going to like Vertical Tabs at first.
But after using them for a few days, they really grew on me.
Being able to actually read my tab names has made it much easier to find what I’m looking for without constantly clicking through tiny tabs across the top of my browser.
When They’re Most Helpful
Vertical Tabs are especially useful if you:
- Keep lots of browser tabs open
- Work on multiple projects at once
- Research online frequently
- Want a cleaner, more organized browser
If you usually only have a few tabs open, you may not notice much of a difference. But if you’re a “too many tabs” person like me, they’re definitely worth trying.
Tech Confidence Takeaway
Sometimes the best productivity improvements aren’t about working faster—they’re about making your workspace easier to navigate. Small changes like Vertical Tabs can make everyday tasks feel less cluttered and more enjoyable.
