How to Enable New “Side Tabs” Feature in Google Chrome? Show Tabs in Left Sidebar

Recently we told you about new hidden feature “Compact Navigation” in Google Chrome browser:

How to Enable New “Compact Navigation” Feature in Google Chrome?

Now its turn of another cool secret feature in Google Chrome v13.

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Side Tabs” is a new feature in Chrome which allows you to show tabs in left sidebar of browser window. Its good for people who have widescreen display.

Following is a screenshot of this new feature in action:

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To enable this feature, follow these simple steps:

1. Type about:flags in addressbar and press Enter.

2. You’ll see “Side Tabs” option listed at the top.

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Click on Enable link.

3. Restart your browser and after restart, right-click on tab and select “Use side tabs” option.

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That’s it. It’ll show tabs in left sidebar. Enjoy…

Published in: Google Chrome

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. Not available as of version 44, not even in experimental mode.

    Bad Chrome BAAAAAAD!

  2. If you want side tabs go to chrome store and search for extension called chrome side tabs it works for me using chrome version 44

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