<![CDATA[Double click the tab to close]]>Hi, can I have an option to double click the tabs to close it. so i dont need to precisely see the X button and click. I want to quickly mannually close tab and the double click on the tab is so convenient.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/84237/double-click-the-tab-to-closeRSS for NodeSun, 12 Jul 2026 03:51:17 GMTWed, 16 Apr 2025 10:19:40 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:25:41 GMT]]>Welcome @Reitei17,

Since you prefer mouse-based navigation over other keyboard shortcuts or even other mouse event as mentioned by @TheAlmightyCheese, @qwertz155, @Zulqarnain0020 !

we’d like to highlight a feature many Opera users overlook: Mouse Gestures.

Opera has a powerful mouse gesture system that lets you perform actions by holding the right mouse button and moving in a pattern. For closing tabs, you don’t need to click the × or even the tab itself. Instead, you can:

  • Go to any empty area of a webpage (not the tab bar).
  • Hold the right mouse button and draw a quick “down, then right” gesture (⬇️➡️).
  • Release the right button — the current tab will close instantly.
]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/398461https://forums.opera.com/post/398461Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:25:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:47:14 GMT]]>@Reitei17 there is always ctrl + w to close the current tab, but if you are looking to close a different tab, then I agree that scroll-clicking is the best option.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/398421https://forums.opera.com/post/398421Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:47:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:39:36 GMT]]>@qwertz155 @qwertz155 😲 i didnt know that. ok i take it, a bit scrolly but nice enough, thank you.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/383149https://forums.opera.com/post/383149Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:39:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:38:48 GMT]]>@Reitei17 You can use the middle mousebutton on a tab to close it : )

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/383146https://forums.opera.com/post/383146Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:38:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:37:16 GMT]]>@Zulqarnain0020 not really, because the + symbol for new tab, is really easy to click and always shows all the time. plus ctrl+t is easy to press as well.. While the x button for each tab doesnt show unless i hover, and need a bit more precision for each tab if i want to close fast. especially when the tabs are a lot and the tabs becomes smaller.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/382966https://forums.opera.com/post/382966Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:37:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Double click the tab to close on Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:05:08 GMT]]>@Reitei17 I think double tab on the tab icon, to open a new tab is better.

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