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    • CTRL-X
      CTRL-X last edited by

      I am experiencing significant frustration with the tab management system in the Opera browser. Specifically, when I accidentally drag a tab out of the window, it creates a new instance of Opera instead of simply moving the tab. This wouldn't be an issue if I was able to just move the tab back with all the others, but that seems to not be possible. This behavior disrupts my workflow and makes it difficult to manage my tabs effectively. I believe that a more seamless drag-and-drop functionality, or at least an option to prevent new instances from being created, would greatly enhance the user experience. I hope you can consider this feedback for future updates.

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      • life-enyoyer
        life-enyoyer @CTRL-X last edited by

        @CTRL-X well if it is for your work don't use Opera GX just use the normal Opera it works much better in a work environment.

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        • burnout426
          burnout426 Volunteer last edited by

          If you accidentally start dragging a tab, don't drop it. Just drag it back to the tab bar. Dragging back to the tab bar will work as long as you drag it before the + button on the tab bar.

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