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How to Use Browser Tab Groups

Applies toMicrosoft EdgeGoogle Chrome
4 min fix Updated 9 Mar 2026 · 6 months ago

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Quick Answer

Right-click a tab at the top of Chrome or Edge, select Add tab to new group, give the group a name and a color, and then drag other related tabs into the colored underline to group them together.

Checked against Google Chrome Releases between 5 Aug 2026 and 12 Sep 2026. Nothing published in that period has been linked to this guide.

Summary ​

Tab Groups let you organise related browser tabs into named, colour-coded groups — keeping your browser tidy when working on multiple projects at once. This article shows how to create, manage, and use tab groups in Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

Before You Start ​

  • Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome (latest version).
  • No admin rights required.

Instructions ​

1. Create a Tab Group ​

Bundle related tabs together under a named group.

  1. Right-click a tab at the top of the browser.
  2. Select Add tab to new group (Chrome) or Add tab to a new group (Edge).
  3. A colour-coded label appears to the left of the tab.
  4. Type a name for the group (e.g., Project Alpha, Research, HR Tasks).
  5. Click the colour circle to change the group colour.
  6. Press Enter to confirm.

2. Add More Tabs to an Existing Group ​

Expand a group with additional tabs.

  1. Right-click the tab you want to add to a group.
  2. Select Add tab to group and choose the group name from the list.
  3. The tab moves next to the other tabs in that group.
  4. You can also drag a tab directly onto the group label to add it.

3. Collapse and Expand Tab Groups ​

Hide grouped tabs to reduce visual clutter.

  1. Click the group label (the coloured name) to collapse the group.
  2. All tabs in the group are hidden — only the group label remains.
  3. Click the group label again to expand and reveal all the tabs.
  4. This is especially useful when you have many groups open simultaneously.

4. Move or Ungroup Tabs ​

Rearrange tabs or remove them from a group.

  1. To move a tab out of a group, drag it away from the group or right-click and select Remove from group.
  2. To move a tab between groups, right-click the tab and select Add tab to group > choose the new group.
  3. To delete a group (close all tabs in it), right-click the group label and select Close group.
  4. To ungroup all tabs (keep them open but remove the grouping), right-click the group label and select Ungroup.

5. Save Tab Groups for Later (Edge) ​

Preserve tab groups across browser sessions.

  1. In Microsoft Edge, right-click the group label.
  2. Select Save group (if available in your version).
  3. Saved groups appear in the Edge sidebar or Collections for quick access.
  4. In Chrome, tab groups are automatically restored when you reopen the browser (if Continue where you left off is enabled in Settings > On startup).

Troubleshooting ​

TIP

Assign distinct colours to each tab group to quickly identify which group a tab belongs to. Use short, descriptive names like "Email", "Budget", or "Meeting Prep."

Symptom / ErrorPotential CauseSolution
Tab groups option not availableBrowser version is outdatedUpdate your browser to the latest version via Settings > About.
Tab groups do not persist after restartBrowser set to open new tab on startupChange Settings > On startup to Continue where you left off.
Cannot drag tabs between groupsBrowser glitchClose and reopen the browser, then try again.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I save space when I have a massive group?
Click the colored name of the tab group to collapse it. All the tabs will fold up behind the label. Click it again to expand them when you need to work on them.
Can I save tab groups so they don't disappear when I close the browser?
Yes. Right-click the colored name of the tab group and toggle on 'Save group'. The group will be pinned to your bookmarks bar so you can reopen it anytime.