safari tab groups missing

Tab group titles disappeared from Safari window menu

It was so useful to have the list of open windows in Safari include the tab group name (if there was one) appear before the site name, as in tabgroup: site. I could bring up the tab group with ease and jump to another tab in the group without remembering which site was currently open. That feature has disappeared since I upgraded to latest Safari, and I can't see any setting to bring it back. I really want to have it back the way it was.

MacBook Air, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 14, 2023 11:05 AM

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 10:22 AM

I thought I would be the first one to recognize that Apple made good on fixing this problem in their last update to the Sonoma 14.2 update! Well done, Apple!

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Dec 12, 2023 10:22 AM in response to Bob Estes

Nov 3, 2023 6:56 AM in response to Bob Estes

This is an extremely important feature and I was aghast when I came across this thread to discover that it wasn't simply a case of my not being able to find out how to turn on the feature.

Apple, listen up please! When you introduced the tabs feature and then tab groups, most people who use them keep multiple windows open that contain quite a number of open tabs - dozens, if not more. For such people, these tab group windows with lots of open tabs are often used INSTEAD of the bookmark folder and feel much more useful, because the tabs are right there in front of you instead of hidden away in folders that you never remember to go to and scroll through.

Before Sonoma, when you wanted to find a particular tab group among all of your open windows, the easiest way to do it was to click on the "Window" tab in the Safari menu bar where the list of all open tab group windows were prepended with the tab group name. Without that, you are simply looking at a list of random single webpage titles that you may or may not be able to discern what they are by the description you see listed. It's a HUGE waste of time and energy having to click on each one until you find the correct tab group window you are looking for.

This is clearly a bug as it hinders productivity and efficiency instead of the contrary.

Oct 17, 2023 6:23 AM in response to nathan430

I just want to be able to have what I had before. If there's still a way to get it, I'd like instructions on how. I have already looked at the documentation without finding what I want. Can someone tell me whether the feature has been snuffed out? If it hasn't, how do I turn it back on?

Oct 17, 2023 2:10 PM in response to nathan430

I want this feature back as well. For a time I could see the tab group pre-pended to the name of the window. Now I can't tell which window has a tab group opened. Please at least make this a setting I can turn back on.

Oct 15, 2023 12:26 PM in response to Bob Estes

Greetings Bob Estes,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities, it's great to have you here.

This article here has the most up-to-date information on how grouping tabs in Safari currently works in macOS Sonoma: Group tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support . Once you review that article, if you're not seeing the functionality that you'd like in this feature then it would likely be best to leave feedback. This would let you share your insight directly with the developers of future macOS and Safari updates. While we can't say for sure if this feature would be incorporated into a future update, it is definitely the best way to let them know that it's something you'd like to see.

Here's where to start: Product Feedback - Apple

We hope this information is helpful!

Have a great day.

Oct 17, 2023 6:41 AM in response to Bob Estes

Hi Bob Estes,

If we're understanding correctly, it does look like features may have changed between macOS versions: Group tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

These links provide a bit of additional information about tabs that could be helpful:

Arrange tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

Edit and customize Tab Groups in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

If you're not seeing the feature you're looking for, using the feedback link shared above is your best bet: Product Feedback - Apple

Best wishes.

Oct 30, 2023 6:04 AM in response to Bob Estes

I am missing this feature, too.

I just opened a bug report to the Safari team.

Let's keep all of our fingers crossed that they will take care of it accordingly.

Oct 30, 2023 6:55 AM in response to Generaldirektor

Thanks for the bug report. "Bug" is really the way to look at it, since it was a very useful feature that just disappeared, even if they made that happen on purpose.

Dec 12, 2023 6:52 PM in response to jldfamily

Thanks for the news! Updating as soon as my backup finishes. Will be so good to have it back

Oct 17, 2023 3:57 PM in response to neuronsong

Thank you for confirming that this was a stupid decision to remove that capability. Anyone at Apple taking note?

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Disappearing Safari Tabs on iPhone or iPad? How to Find Them

Every so often, a seemingly small bug in Apple's operating systems survives the company's annual OS launches and continues to cause users huge frustration from one software update to the next.

While there isn't an accepted solution to the problem of disappearing tabs, there are cases where it might seem that your tabs are gone, when in fact they are just hidden from view. Here are some ways that you may be able to get them back or stop them from disappearing in the first place.

Reveal Hidden Tabs

On iPadOS, for example, if you press and hold the Show Tab Overview button (four squares in a quadrant) in the top-right corner of the Safari window, this will reveal a dropdown menu that includes an option to Merge All Windows .

Reveal the Shelf

Another action worth trying on iPadOS is pressing and holding the Safari icon in the Dock or on the Home Screen and selecting Show All Windows from the popup menu that appears.

Recently Closed Tabs

If you have an inkling that some of the tabs you're missing have been inadvertently closed, you can always use the Recently Closed Tabs option to re-open them. All you have to do is open up the tab view in Safari and long press on the "+" icon to get a look at all of the tabs that you've recently closed.

Turn Off Auto-Close Tabs

If you still haven't been able to find some of your tabs, make sure that Safari isn't closing them after a certain duration on your behalf: Open Settings , tap through to Safari -> Close Tabs and ensure that Manually is selected.

Bookmark All Open Tabs

If the above suggestions haven't worked for you, there is a workaround: Consider bookmarking your open tabs after each browsing session. This might sound like more hassle than it's worth, but since iOS 13 Apple has included a one-tap option to just that.

A popup menu will appear at the on the screen from which you can select Add Bookmarks for X Tabs , the X being the number of tabs open.

Once you've tapped this option, you'll be asked to save the tabs in a new bookmarks folder (remember to give it a recognizable name). Alternately, you can choose a location from the existing folder list in which to save the tabs.

To access your bookmarks in Safari at any time, simply tap the Bookmarks icon in the main browsing interface or the sidebar to reveal all of your saved favorites and folders. Press and hold on the folder of bookmarks and select Open in New Tabs , or alternatively, Open in Tab Group if you want them grouped.

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What to know.

• You can re-open recently closed tabs in Safari by tapping and holding the plus icon.
• Lastly, check if your missing tab is hidden in another tab group or within a separate Safari profile.
• If your Safari tabs disappeared on iPad, you can try merging windows or revealing the iPad shelf.

Why do your tabs keep closing on iPhone or iPad? Maybe you wanted to retrieve a few interesting recipes you saw online, but now the tabs for those recipes are nowhere to be seen in Safari. But don't panic! We'll show you how to retrieve those lost tabs on your iPhone or iPad.

• iPad-Specific Fixes
• Re-Opening Closed Tabs
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why Do My Tabs Disappear in Safari on iPad?

Safari closing tabs on its own seems to happen somewhat frequently to iPad users. We'll start with some iPad-specific fixes for how to get tabs back. Has your Safari app completely disappeared from your Home Screen? Find out how to get Safari back on your iPhone or iPad . For more iPhone and iPad troubleshooting pointers, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

How to Get Tabs Back on iPad

If you're browsing the web on an iPad and you have multiple Safari windows open, then you may not be able to see all your tabs. These steps will allow all your open tabs to appear in the current window. This potentially includes some tabs that weren’t visible in the Tab Overview screen. For a more in-depth tutorial, check out our article on re-opening closed tabs in Safari .

Reveal the Shelf on iPad

This method will show any open windows directly above the Dock. As a result, you will be able to switch between windows and potentially reveal any Safari tabs that disappeared on your iPad.

How to Open a Closed Tab on iPhone & iPad

The purpose of this method is to find and reopen tabs you may have accidentally closed. This works on both iPhone and iPad (although the placement of the buttons in the below screenshots will look different depending on your device).

Disable Auto-Close Tabs

Another cause of Safari tabs disappearing is a setting that automatically closes open Safari tabs after a set amount of time. This can prevent the problem of too many open tabs but can also lead to tabs you still want open getting closed. Here's how to solve this issue on your iPhone or iPad.

Bookmark Open Tabs

Once a tab is bookmarked, you will always be able to find it, even if it's closed or your browser history is closed

Check Tab Groups & Safari Profiles

In Safari, you can create tab groups to separate all of your different tabs into specific groups. For example, if you have several recipe tabs open, you could place these tabs into a group called "Dinners." Additionally, iOS 17 and newer include a feature called Safari Profiles, allowing you to separate your browsing sessions into different profiles.

If you are still having trouble opening closed tabs or locating a missing tab, it may, unfortunately, be lost forever. Next, find out the best ways to manage your Safari tabs .

Why do my tabs keep closing on iPhone? You might have your Safari tabs set to automatically close. You can change this by going into Settings, tapping Safari, and then selecting Close Tabs. Check out the above section on how to set your Safari tabs to manually close  for more information.

How to close all tabs in Safari? You can close all your open tabs at once. If you've become too overwhelmed by all your open tabs, simply tap and hold the tabs button, then select Close All Tabs. Check out this tip on how to close all tabs at once  for a more detailed view.

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How to use Safari tab groups on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple added several new features and redesigned the look for Safari in  iOS 15 ,  iPadOS 15  and  macOS 12 Monterey . The Apple browser now comes with Tab Groups, which allows easy management of tabs in Safari. You can create tab groups, rename them, delete, move tabs around, and more. These Tab Groups will also sync across all your devices, making them accessible everywhere.

In this article, you’ll learn how to use the new Tab Groups feature in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Of course, this will only work if you’ve got the developer or public beta of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey running on your device.

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How to use Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone and iPad

The Tab Groups in Safari allows you to manage your tabs better. You can create new tab groups for a specific research, move tabs between groups, rename it, and more. Here’s how to do all of this on your iPhone or iPad.

1) Launch Safari on your Apple device.

2) You’ll notice the address bar is now at the bottom of the app. Open a webpage, and tap the tabs icon  located next to the address bar.

3) In the page that appears, tap on the middle button to see the Tab Groups. If you opened a webpage and then hit the tabs icon, then you should see 1 Tab . If you started from the Start page, then you’ll see the option read Start Page .

4) You can now create a New Empty Tab Group , open a Private tab , or create a New Tab Group from 1 Tab .

5) When you create a new Tab Group, you can name then accordingly. To rename the group, press and hold the tab group name to bring up the menu with the Rename option. Access the tab groups menu by tapping the tabs icon on the main page. You can also delete the group from this menu, and copy links .

6) To add new tabs to this group, simply tap on the tabs button and hit the ‘+’ icon. All new tabs will be added to the group you just created.

7) You are also able to move tabs between tab groups. To do this, press and hold on a tab in a group and tap the Move to Tab Group option. This menu even lets you arrange tabs by title or by website .

8) If you want to close all the tabs in a group, then press and hold the tabs button in an open webpage and select Close all tabs .

As you can see, there’s a lot you can do with the new Tab Groups feature on iOS and iPadOS 15. You can move between different tab groups by swiping left or right on the address bar.

Use Safari tab groups on Mac

On Mac, Tab Groups work similarly to how they do on iOS, however, accessing the groups is a little different. Here’s how to use Safari Tab Groups on Mac.

1) Open Safari on your Mac computer.

2) Click on the Sidebar on the top left corner. You should now see the option to create a New Empty Tab Group or New Tab Group with 1 Tab .

3) You can name the new tab group, and if you want to rename it, you’ll have to right-click on the tab group from the Sidebar . You can also delete the group from this menu.

4) Tab Groups are available from the Sidebar , and you can click and hold a group to move it around.

5) To move a tab between groups, right-click on the tab and click Move to Tab Group .

6) If you want to view all the tabs in a group on a single page, then right-click on the Tap Group from the Sidebar and select Show Tab Overview .

Wrapping up

Tab Groups in Safari is definitely a useful feature, especially on the iPad and Mac. You can use it to create different groups and access those particular tabs with ease. The groups also sync between all your connected Apple devices, making it easy to access information. At first, you may find the whole Tabs Group a little confusing, but you get used to it very quick. We hope this guide has taught you how to use Tab Groups in Safari on your Apple device.

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If you’re using Safari but you’re not using Tab Groups, well, it’s time to change that.

Tab Groups, as the name implies, allows you to group a selection of tabs together and essentially set them aside for future use. For example, if you have a bunch of tabs you use for work and a bunch of tabs you use after work, you can cordon these tabs off into batches so that they don’t get in each other’s way. You can use your work tabs at work and, when you’re finished, swap them for your “after work” tabs with just one click.

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You might also have different Tab Groups for different assignments at work or different school projects. Folks who share a computer might have different Tab Groups for each user. The possibilities are endless.

Here’s how to create a tab group in Safari.

How to create Safari Tab Groups on macOS

There are a couple of ways to do this. The easiest method is to make a group out of whatever tabs you currently have open. If you’re about to close Safari but think you might need to pick up where you left off when you open it later, throwing your tabs into a group can give you some peace of mind.

You can also create a tab group from scratch if there is a batch of tabs you think you might want to use later. This is a bit more time-consuming but will allow you to be more selective about which tabs to include.

To create a tab group from existing tabs

• In Safari, click the down arrow in the toolbar. (It’s on the left side, next to the button that opens the sidebar.)
• Pick New Tab Group With [X] Tabs .
• In the left column, look for the Tab Group subhead. Name your tab group, then press Enter.

To create a tab group from scratch

• Click the down arrow in the toolbar. (It’s next to the button that opens the sidebar.)
• Pick New Empty Tab Group .
• Name your tab group, then press enter.
• Right-click a tab you want to add to the group, click Move to Tab Group , and select the tab group you want. Alternatively, you can click and drag the tab to your group on the left side.

To open your new tab group

• Click on that down arrow again.
• Click on the tab group you want.

Once you’ve got a group up and running, it’s not set in stone. You can adjust the makeup of a given tab group by clicking the arrow to its right in the sidebar’s tab group list. Right-click any tab that comes up, and you’ll have the option to remove it from the group, remove all tabs that aren’t it from the group, or move it to a different group,

You can also click the three dots just next to the arrow if you want to rename, delete, or share the group, along with other options.

How to create Safari Tab Groups on iOS

Tab Groups can sync between iOS and macOS devices, so if you create one on your Mac computer, you can still access it on your iPhone. Nevertheless, if it’s more convenient for you to create these from the Safari app on iOS, you can certainly do so.

• In the Safari app, click the tabs button on the bottom right. (It’s the one with two squares.)
• Press and hold a tab you want to add, then pick Move to Tab Group .
• Select New Tab Group .
• Name your new group.

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How to Use Safari Tab Groups in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Learn how to collect your open tabs into different folders with Tab Groups in Safari on an iPhone or iPad.

Apple gave Safari a much-needed visual overhaul with the iOS 15 software update. However, the changes aren't purely aesthetic; the new Tab Groups feature can potentially change how you organize tabs during your browsing session.

Organizing several tabs is no easy task on mobile devices, where you can't simply open another Safari window as you would on a Mac. Tab Groups lets you clump relevant tabs together and switch between them whenever you need to. If you're interested in adding Tab Groups to your workflow, here's a look at how to use Tab Groups on an iPhone or iPad.

What Are Tab Groups?

Before we learn how to use Tab Groups, it's important to understand what they are. In the simplest terms, a Tab Group is a folder of tabs.

You can group tabs and label them with a custom name to easily see what those tabs are for. For example, let's say you have multiple web pages open that are relevant to your work, but you want to browse casually at the same time. Instead of cluttering Safari's tab bar, you can group the tabs into a separate Tab Group and switch between personal sites and work sites at your convenience.

It's a feature that most web browsers already have, but it's finally making its way to Safari. Tab Groups will sync across your Apple devices, so you won't lose all your precious tabs when switching from your iPhone to your Mac.

Related: The Top 10 Safari Features Announced at WWDC21

How to Use Safari Tab Groups on an iPhone or iPad

You can create, view, and manage your Tab Groups from the tab overview screen in Safari. As long as your device is running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or later, just follow these simple instructions to use Safari Tab Groups:

• Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad and tap on the Tabs button at the corner of your screen.
• Now, you'll see the current Tab Group. Right below, you'll find the option to make a New Empty Tab Group . Alternatively, you can create a Tab Group from all your open tabs. Select your desired option.
• Next, give a preferred name for your new Tab Group and choose Save .
• Safari will switch you to this new Tab Group. You can switch between your Tab Groups from the tabs overview screen.

Once you have Tab Groups set up, it's pretty easy to manage your tabs. You can long-press on a tab from the tab overview to move it to a different Tab Group.

By default, Safari considers all the tabs you've opened as an unnamed Tab Group. To browse in Private, you now need to switch to the Private Tab Group. Don't forget that you can access all your new Tab Groups on your other devices as well, provided you've logged in to them with your Apple account. Also, if you have a Mac, make sure it's running macOS Monterey to use Safari's Tab Groups.

Related: iOS 15 Includes a Hidden VPN for iCloud Subscribers (Sort Of)

Tab Groups Are an Integral Part of the New Safari

The revamped Safari will change how you interact with the browser. For starters, Apple has moved the address bar to the bottom, which may take some time getting used to, and Tab Groups give you an all-new way to save and organize all your browsing tabs.

Besides this valuable addition, Safari also gets extension support with the iOS 15 update. You can now install third-party extensions to enhance your browsing experience with content blockers, password managers, and whatnot.

How to use Safari's Tab Groups in macOS Ventura

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Step by step guide, final thoughts.

Back in 2003, it was almost unthinkable that Apple would bring out its own web browser, as it was a time when Internet Explorer on Mac was the best choice. However, twenty years on and Safari has become the web browser to go to when you load up macOS.

Features such as iCloud tabs enable you to open one window on your iPhone for example and load it up on your Mac. Apple is constantly bringing out new features involving tabs, such as Tab Groups in macOS Monterey.

These enable you to group up a bunch of sites in tabs, and you can also share them with friends and family. With macOS Ventura , there are even more options available that will help to boost your browsing management - with this in mind, here are a few steps on how best to use tab groups in Safari.

• macOS Ventura

1. Create a tab group from current tabs

You can create tab groups using tabs you already have open, or create an empty group and add tabs as required; we'll look at the first option first. Open the Safari sidebar and click the New Tab Group button -- this features two squares and a + symbol.

Select the New Tab Group With x Tabs option ( x will be replaced with the number of tabs you have open. Type a name for your tab group and press Enter .

2. Create a tab group with a selection of tabs

Of course, you may not want to add all of your open tabs to a group, preferring instead to create a group from just a few of them. Make sure that you not only have the Safari sidebar open, but also that the list of open tabs is visible -- just click the > button to expand the list.

Select the tabs you want to transform into a tab group by clicking then while holding Command . Click the ... button next to the first tab you selected, and click Move to Tab Group > New Tab Group before typing a name and pressing Enter .

3. Adding tabs to existing groups

When you have created groups, it is easy to open new tabs within that group and those sites will automatically be part of that group. But you may also want to move a tab that isn't in a group into an existing group or even move a tab from one group to another.

Hold Control while clicking a tab in the Safari sidebar -- or tap with two fingers -- and select Move to Tab Group before clicking the name of the tab group you want to move it to.

4. Sharing tab groups

If you are using a tab group to research potential hotels to use for your next trip, to check out different holiday destinations, or even for a work project, you may want to share a collection of tabs with someone else.

Hover over the title of a tab group in the sidebar, and click the ... button. From the menu that pops into view, select Share Tab Group and then choose the Messages option before searching for a contact and sending them an invitation.

5. Pinning within tab groups

You are very likely familiar with the idea of pinning tabs in Safari so that you can not only easily access your most frequently used sites, but also reduce the size of the tabs in question.

It's also possible to pin tabs within tab groups, helping to keep things neatly organized. It works in the same way as normal pinning. Within a tab group, Command -click a tab or tab with two fingers and select the Pin Tab option. When pinned, you cannot move a tab to another group until you unpin it.

6. Moving tabs between tab groups

If you have two or more tab groups on the go at the same time, it is all too easy to open a new tab within the wrong group. Thankfully, it is very easy to move tabs between groups. You simply need to Command -click / tap with two fingers on a tab beneath the address bar, or in entry for a tab in the sidebar. Form the menu that appears, select the Move to Tab Group option followed by the name of the group you want to move it to.

7. Using Tabs Groups with a Focus

If you have different tab groups configured for work and home projects, you can use them in conjunction with macOS Ventura's Focus feature. Click the Apple menu, select System Settings and move to the Focus section.

Select or create a focus and then click the Add Filter button in the Focus Filter section. Click the Safari / Set Tab Group option, click Choose then select the tab group you want to link to the chosen Focus. Click Add , and you're done.

8. Customizing Tab Groups

You can easily change the order in which tabs appear in a group by dragging and dropping them into your preferred positions. It is also possible to customize the start page of a tab group by selecting an appropriate background image.

Select a tab group in the sidebar in Safari, click the Bookmarks menu and select Show Start Page . Click the Options button on the lower-right of the screen and you can then choose between one of the built-in images, or select one of our own.

There is a lot to love about Tab Groups in Safari, but the feature is not the only way you can keep on top of tabs in Apple's desktop web browser. You could consider switching to a different browser, of course -- the likes of Firefox and Chrome offer their own individual methods of tab management. But if you would prefer to stick with Safari, there are some extensions that can help you out.

The first extension that's worth taking a look at is Tab Space . Although not free, it is incredibly cheap and gives you great options such as the ability to tag tab sessions, and then open them in the future with a single click. Also noteworthy is OneTab , a free Safari extension that lets you convert a number of tabs into a list which can then be re-opened individually or as a group.

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Before you begin using Safari Tab Groups, please note:

• Tab Groups are available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac running on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and above.
• Tab Groups sync automatically across multiple Apple devices. Thus, if you create Tab Groups on Mac Safari, it will sync on your iPhone and vice-versa.

Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has a Tab Group feature that makes it easy to manage several tabs. This is helpful while researching multiple things or just wanting to keep things organized. Let me tell you more about it and show you how to use Tab Groups in Safari on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and above.

• How to use Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone and iPad 
• How to use Tab Groups in Safari on Mac 

How to use Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone and iPad

The Safari Tab Groups come with various features. Since there’s a lot, let’s look at each feature available for Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

Make a Tab Group in Safari

• Launch the new Safari tab and tap the two-square icon . You may also swipe up from the redesigned bottom address bar.
• Tap Start Page . (If you have tabs open, you will see the number of tabs . Tap on it.)
• Tap New Empty Tab Group to create a Tab Group with a single empty tab (the Safari start page). You can open or add tabs to it later.
• Tap New Tab Group from [number] Tabs to create a Tab Group with all the currently open Safari tabs.

Tip : Swipe left or right on the lower address bar to switch among different group tabs (webpages).

Add or move a Safari tab to another Tab Group

• Inside Safari, tap the two-square icon at the bottom right or swipe up from the address bar. You will see all the open tabs as thumbnails.
• Long-press a thumbnail and tap Move to Tab Group .

Arrange Safari tabs in a Tab Group

• Tap the two-square icon from the bottom right of Safari.
• Long-press any tab thumbnail.

Close a Tab Group in Safari

• Make sure one of the tabs from a Tab Group is open in Safari.

• Additionally : You may also tap the two-square icon or swipe up from the address bar. Next, long-press Done and tap Close All [number] Tabs .

Rename a Safari Tab Group

• Tap the two-square icon from Safari’s bottom right.
• Tap what is written in the middle of the address bar to see your Tab Groups.
• Long-press a Tab Group and choose Rename . Or swipe right to left on a Tab Group name and tap the edit icon (pencil icon).

Share Tab Groups in Safari

• Open Safari .
• Select the Tab Group you want to share. 
• Tap the Share button . 

From here, you can select where you want to share the Tab Groups.

Pin tabs in Safari on iPhone with iOS 16

This is a feature that can be a lifesaver if you are someone who has lots of Safari tabs running. You can pin the most important tabs to save time. 

• Open Safari and tap the Tabs icon. 
• Tap and hold the tab to pin. 
• Select Pin Tab. 
• Pin the tabs you want to, and then tap Done . 

Create favorites within Safari Tab Groups

• Open the Safari Tab Group . 
• Open Start Page or create a new one.
• Scroll down and tap Edit  
• Toggle on Tab Group Favorites . 
• Exit the page. 

Now, whenever you create a new Start page in the Tab Groups, you will see the favorite Tab Groups. 

Delete a Tab Group in Safari on iPhone

• Tap the two-square icon on Safari’s bottom right.
• Tap the text in the middle of the address bar.
• Long-press a Tab Group and tap Delete . Or, swipe right to left and tap the red trash icon .

How to use Tab Groups in Safari on Mac

Just like the Safari Tab Groups available for iPhone and iPad, the Safari app on your Mac also has some cool features. So let’s check them out.

Create a Tab Group in Safari

• Launch the Safari app and click the Sidebar icon at the top left.
• Click New Empty Tab Group .
• If you have a few tabs open, click New Tab Group with [number] Tabs .

Rename a Tab Group in Safari

• Click the Sidebar icon at Safari’s top left.
• Right-click the desired Tab Group and choose Rename . You can also click the three dots next to the Tab Group on Ventura to select Rename.  
• Enter the new name of your choice. This will help you keep Tab Groups organized and labeled.

Move Safari tabs from one Tab Group to another in macOS

• Right-click the tab and choose Move to Tab Group .
• Next, select one of the other Tab Groups.
• If you select Start Page, it moves the tab to standard non-grouped tabs.

Rearrange Safari Tab Groups

• Click the Sidebar icon from the top left to see the Tab Groups.
• Click and hold one of the Tab Groups and drag it up or down to the desired spot.

View all tabs of a Tab Group in a gridview

Wondering how you can see all the tabs of a group in grid view? Here’s how.

• Click the Sidebar icon at the top left to see the Tab Groups.
• Right-click one of the Tab Groups and choose Show Tab Overview .
• Or, click the grid icon (four tiny squares). For Ventura, Click two squares .

Delete a Safari Tab Group in macOS

• Click the Sidebar icon from Safari’s top left.
• Right-click a Tab Group and choose Delete .
• Important : All open tabs of this group will close too.

This is how you can use Tab Groups in Safari on different Apple devices in the latest version of their respective operating systems. I hope this guide was helpful, and now you have no trouble using this new feature. If you need further assistance, drop your concern in the comments, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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I created tab groups in Edge to make my work easier, but lately, my tab groups are missing from Edge, and I have to search tab by tab in Recently Close tabs. So, what should I do to get my tab group back?

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Hi, this doesn't seem to work for me. Is there any other option?

Open history/recently closed tabs and right click a selection of tabs that you recently closed. Chose open in new window, and voila; there are your tab groups

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Same! CTR+SHIFT+T opened my TOGGL!

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Whenever I use this hotkeys combination, it jumps tp the True Key tab & this combination opens True Key even if it is not open.

this would've been really great if yall had told me this when you were announcing the new tab group feature (or at least it was presented as such one day after i restarted computer). i spent about an hour setting up about 8 tab groupss with all the tabs i wanted in each group. today when i went to get some work done, they're all gone!!! no wonder i hate reading about any of the snazzy new featues you're giving us with each upgrade of edge!!! as someone who's used computers since 1985 (ok, originally a wang in 1980), computers were a LOT easier when they didn't try to be "user-friendly" !!!

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Sorry for your trouble. On those occasions I seem to lose my tabs, I close the browser completely and find the tabs in the browser history.

Thanks! It worked

I had faced a similar situation recently. Accidentally, I found the solution. I pressed CTRL+H to open the browsing history. I saw all the tab groups. Accidentally, I clicked on one tab group (the white triangle icon). It jumped to the left sidebar. I was excited. Then, I clicked all other tab groups icons & restored my tab groups. I'm very much enjoying the tab group feature.

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Dear Microsoft. Please show us users that you recognise this missing piece of the Edge Browser is a painful problem, and give us some sort of roadmap to fix this critical function? Just to summarize:

1. Tab Groups is promoted as a way to use, save resources, and to save groups of tabs.

2. The function works VERY well, until something happens, like a Forced-hard-reset.

3. It works so well that we users begin to depend upon it for our NEW work-flow.

4. When the event happens, ALL Group info is lost. <<<You may be saying to yourself, "No it isn't!" But it is, and this is why:

5. We believed we could close a Tab without losing anything and THUS, we might not go into that GROUP, much less the tabs, for a LONG time. We certainly do not memorize the contents of the GROUPS!

So, even if some of the more recent tabs show up in history, (mine do not, at least from my update-hard-reset from last Wednsday. 1 week.) it is practically impossible to piece together what goes where, and what GROUP it was in.

This is a MAJOR issue for me, and erodes trust in the browser, and the functions as you roll them out.

Please address this ASAP.

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Cataclysm Classic 4.4.0 Known Issues - Guild Chat, UI Issues, Dungeon Maps Missing

4.4.0 known issues updated april 30.

• Some pet classes will have their pet action bar missing after relogging.
• The Pet Action Bar does not have Assist (instead of Aggressive stance).
• Assist functionality does not appear to function for Warlocks and Hunters.
• Paladins’ Holy Power unconsumed by Word of Glory are not appearing on the Paladin Holy Power resource bar.
• New pets that hunters tame that are lower level than the hunter will not properly level up to match the hunter’s level automatically.
• Maps are not displayed in some instances, such as Zul’Gurub or End Time.
• Guild chat is not displayed as expected. This is a very high priority issue that will be fixed as soon as possible.
• Some heirloom items unintentionally have spell power.
• The Wintergrasp quests “Victory in Wintergrasp” and “No Mercy for the Merciless” are not rewarding the amount of honor listed in the quest description.
• The Objective Tracker does not display all tracked objectives.
• Tab labels have layout issues.
• The Nameplate Unit Frame displays with errors and shows the raid marker placement overlay on the unit.
• The Player vs. Player tab goes behind other tabs instead of to the side, and cannot be closed by pressing Escape.
• While inspecting another player’s gear, their gear icons do not display within the UI.
• Text to Speech: ‘Speak for me in Voice chat’ does not work.

Comment by Siscokid

"Some pet classes will have their pet action bar missing after relogging." this was reported countless times, and yet it still went live.

Comment by schmilblick

This is literally a beta release, damn.

Comment by Laurbert

Cant race change to a tauren on horde either using race change RIP

Comment by Dragos

"Some pet classes will have their pet action bar missing after relogging." this was reported countless times, and yet it still went live. I'm guessing that pet Growl probably still doesn't have a taunt and as soon as the player uses the skill, the mob immediately attacks the player instead of the pet, because the aggro generated by the player increases to 160%. It was like that in the last build, so they probably didn't do anything about it

Comment by minmin01

Literally releasing an unfinished buggy mess. Classic dev team is shotgunning L after L between this and SoD.

Comment by Asheyy

Race Changes are broken for Horde Druids "You have no valid races to change into".

Comment by Gadd

People saying this is a beta release. No. No it's not. It's actually a beta release of a game they've already released 14 years ago. God I'm old.

Comment by Koorban

Biggest beta release right now, the entire community even stated the beta was in no way release candidate. Achievements are buggggggggy as hell. Do not work. Pets arent sent to you in the mail from achievements.

Comment by CognateClockwork

It was a $%^&show obviously

Comment by Qwevin

This is so dumb actually makes me not wanting to play cata. Fix your game Blizzard....

Comment by Roadblock

I made this for the beta few days back (while reporting the guild chat issue after every build), but here we are .. Guild To Chat

Comment by Kedy97

Well it's not like there are private servers of Cataclysm with x10 better scripting of the game.. oh and they are for free

Comment by Turalys

Hunters haste rating isn't working properly as well. I went from 25%-33% haste and my focus regen never budged. I know it's supposed to be affected by haste rating, and it makes it to where you are the slowest, clunkiest class for running anything.

Comment by Rdmaster

Well it's not like there are private servers of Cataclysm with x10 better scripting of the game.. oh and they are for free This shouldn't have happened, but with all due respect, they're shifting WDB (a notoriously jank Cata-WoD structure) to DB2. They aren't emulating (ala pserv) they're translating. The pserv point isn't as gotcha as you think, it's a nothingburger. Tldr; DB2 is current modern data structure e.g. You can run Classic Vanilla with a Dragonflight client due to the data shift.

Comment by Ortuus

This is literally a beta release, damn. yeah but we can't do dungeons :<

Comment by Gigaovgodd

Transmog is NOT account wide, not yet at least. Edit: U just have to log all ur characters first then try transmogging!

Comment by Evermeet

Can we get our guild leveling back? Kinda removed some of the incentive to join and participate in guild activities.

Comment by Goati

Cant confirm but a number of other bugs ive encountered are: -Not being able to leave RDF instances once completed. Have to use command /script LeaveParty() -Stat window not saving when you define what to show and minimize -Totem stats not showing under stat window or even appearing as a buff Only played for about 30 mins so i'm sure there are many many more issues. Big lol! Ty blizzy xD!

Comment by daddynko

There are literally some spells missing, for example druid mangle

Comment by Marvid385

Profession icons are not showing, action bars are hidden almost always even after toggling them on hundreds of times already... The game was fine yesterday and now it feels like an alpha build even though this expansion is more than a decade old!