Google Chrome Launches Vertical Tabs

 

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Google Chrome Launches Vertical Tabs

A quick, simple guide to what's new in Chrome — what each feature does, how to use it, and who it's for. All in one clean view.

Open in Chrome: chrome://whats-new/

Features Overview

Four useful Chrome features explained simply.

01 · TAB MANAGEMENT

Vertical Tabs

Moves tabs to a side panel on the left so you can read full page titles. Right-click the tab bar → choose Show tabs vertically.

Best for: research, office work, many open tabs.
Chrome vertical tabs shown on the left side
02 · MULTITASKING

Split View

Shows two pages side by side inside the same tab. Drag a tab to the window edge, or right-click a link → Open Link in Split View.

Best for: comparing sites, classes, meetings.
03 · PDF TOOLS

PDF Sign & Annotate

Draw, highlight, and add a signature inside Chrome's PDF viewer. Open a PDF → click the draw button → pick a pen → save.

Best for: forms, review, notes, signatures.
04 · SMART AUTOFILL

Wallet Autofill

Fills loyalty cards, flight details, and vehicle info from Google Wallet on supported forms. Just fill a form — Chrome suggests saved details.

Best for: repeat forms, travel check-ins.
Feature What It Does How to Use Best For
Vertical Tabs Moves tabs to a left side panel so full page titles are visible. Right-click tab bar → Show tabs vertically. Research, many open tabs.
Split View Shows two pages side by side in the same tab. Drag tab to edge, or right-click link → Open Link in Split View. Comparing sites, meetings.
PDF Sign & Annotate Draw, highlight, and sign PDFs inside Chrome's viewer. Open PDF → draw button → pick pen → save. Forms, review, notes.
Wallet Autofill Fills loyalty cards, flights, and vehicle info on supported forms. Just fill a supported form — Chrome suggests saved details. Repeat forms, travel check-ins.

How to Check What's New in Chrome

  1. Update Chrome: Menu → Help → About Google Chrome.
  2. Type chrome://whats-new/ in the address bar.
  3. Read the feature cards and try what's available.

Note: Features roll out gradually, so what you see depends on your Chrome version, device, account, and rollout stage.

Disclaimer: This is an independent educational article. Google Chrome and Google are trademarks of Google LLC.

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