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djc2002us
Brass Contributor
Dec 07, 2020

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 ...
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    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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djc2002us
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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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HotCakeX
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Dec 07, 2020

djc2002us 

you're welcome ^^

 

yes, sounds good, well those shortcuts I learned during usage I think, but you can view the complete list of keyboard shortcuts for Edge for both Windows and Mac here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-edge-50d3edab-30d9-c7e4-21ce-37fe2713cfad

 

 

Spoiler
Common keyboard shortcuts in many of the Microsoft apps that come with Windows 10:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-apps-139014e7-177b-d1f3-eb2e-7298b2599a34

 

 

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    djc2002us
    Brass Contributor
    Dec 08, 2020

    HotCakeX I saw those, but it does not list any associated with the mouse, which is required for this shortcut. 

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      HotCakeX
      MVP
      Dec 08, 2020
      Yeah, they should list mouse + keyboard shortcuts too

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