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in Figure 9-3). From the empty tab that appears, navigate to any

site you want.

To open a link into a new tab, Ctrl-click it. Or click it with your
mouse wheel.

Note
Ctrl-clicking a link opens that page in a tab behind the one you’re reading. That’s a fantastic trick
when you’re reading a web page and see a reference you want to set aside for reading next, but
you don’t want to interrupt whatever you’re reading now. But if you want the new tab to appear in
front, then add the Shift key.

To close a tab, click the on it, press Ctrl+W, or click the tab with
your mouse wheel or middle mouse button, if you have one. (If
you press Alt+F4, you close all tabs. If you press Ctrl+Alt+F4, you

close all tabs except the one that’s in front.)

Switch from one tab to the next by pressing Ctrl+Tab. Add the

Shift key to move backward through them.

Jump to a specific tab by pressing its number along with the Ctrl
key. For example, Ctrl+3 brings the third tab forward.

Open a duplicate of this tab by pressing Ctrl+Shift+K. (Handy if
your quest for information might branch out in a different

direction.)

Close all? When you close Edge, a dialog box appears asking if

you really want to close all the tabs, or just the frontmost one. If
you grow weary of answering that question, then turn on “Always
close all tabs” before making your selection.

Tab Previews

Point to a tab’s name without clicking to see a miniature of the page it
represents. Better yet—hit the button (right end of the tabs) to open the