How to Organize Chrome Tab Groups

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Initialize a new group

   Right-click on any active tab in the tab bar at the top of the browser window. Select Add tab to new group from the contextual menu that appears.

2. 1 min

   Name and color-code the group

   Enter a descriptive name for the group in the text field provided. Click on one of the available color bubbles to assign a visual identifier to the group container.

   Note: Assigning distinct colors helps distinguish between different project contexts instantly.
3. 30 sec

   Populate the group with tabs

   Drag and drop additional tabs into the colored border of the established group. Alternatively, right-click any tab, select Add tab to group, and choose the destination group from the sub-menu.

4. 30 sec

   Collapse and expand groups

   Click the name or color label of the tab group once to collapse it, hiding all contained tabs from view. Click the label again to expand the group and reveal its contents.

   Note: Collapsing groups effectively hides non-essential tabs during focused work sessions.
5. 30 sec

   Ungroup or close tabs

   Right-click the group label and select Ungroup to return tabs to the general bar, or select Close group to remove all tabs within the group simultaneously. Choosing Delete group removes the container but keeps the tabs open.

   Note: Use caution with the Close group option, as it immediately terminates all associated web pages.