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djc2002us
Brass Contributor
Dec 07, 2020
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Force New Tabs to Background

When I click on a link that will open the contents in a new tab, the new tab becomes focus. I want to continue in the existing tab (to finish reading my email or content) and then go back to the new ...
  • HotCakeX's avatar
    HotCakeX
    Dec 07, 2020
    Hi,
    you're not missing any option, because there is currently none to control that.
    you can try other extensions to see how they perform on Edge.
    you can also use middle mouse button, hold CTRL while left-clicking on a link, OR right-click and select open in new tab, to keep your focus and don't switch to the newly opened tab automatically.

    also you can suggest this feature to be implemented by sending a feedback through Edge browser feedback button or by the shortcuts (Alt + Shift + i)
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HotCakeX
MVP
Dec 07, 2020
Hi,
you're not missing any option, because there is currently none to control that.
you can try other extensions to see how they perform on Edge.
you can also use middle mouse button, hold CTRL while left-clicking on a link, OR right-click and select open in new tab, to keep your focus and don't switch to the newly opened tab automatically.

also you can suggest this feature to be implemented by sending a feedback through Edge browser feedback button or by the shortcuts (Alt + Shift + i)
  • jjlj422's avatar
    jjlj422
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 11, 2024

    The old MS browser all allowed this as does pretty much every other browser.  It makes scanning a web page like MSN very easy and quick, permitting you to select a number of relevant links very quickly and efficiently without having to constantly shift back to the original tab to continue the process - that is if efficiency means anything to you (not you specifically but the user base in general).  I will probably be switching to chrome until this is addressed.

  • djc2002us's avatar
    djc2002us
    Brass Contributor
    Dec 07, 2020

    HotCakeX I like the left click and middle button options as they do exactly what I need. I think I will submit a recommendation as well. I have no idea where you found these options as even knowing the answer, I can't find anything in the Microsoft Edge help. It should be documented under shortcuts even though that is currently limited to keyboard shortcuts only. I see the answer in other questions when searching for open link in new tab. 

     

    Thanks for your quick response. I tried to respond to you quickly this time...

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