Google Chrome adds Vertical Tabs and new Reading Mode

Google is rolling out new features for its Google Chrome that aim to make browsing easier, especially for users who keep many tabs open. The update includes vertical tabs and a new fullscreen reading mode for desktop users.

The vertical tabs feature allows users to move their tabs from the top of the screen to the left side. This makes it easier to read full tab titles and switch between pages, especially when many tabs are open. Users can also shrink the tab panel into a smaller strip of icons if they want to save space.

How to Enable Vertical Tabs in Chrome:

• Open Google Chrome
• Type chrome://flags/#vertical-tabs in the address bar
• Find the “Vertical Tabs” option
• Change the setting from Default to Enabled
• Click Relaunch or restart the browser
• After restart, right-click on the top tab bar
• Select “Move tabs to the side”

Chrome also added a new reading mode that opens pages in a cleaner, full-screen view. This removes extra elements like ads and sidebars, making it easier to focus on the text.

Users can access this by right-clicking a page and selecting “Open in reading mode,” or by clicking the reading mode button in the address bar.

Google said these updates are being rolled out gradually, so some users may receive them later than others.