You can quickly open a link in a background tab in Vivaldi using several convenient methods, allowing you to continue browsing your current page without interruption.
Opening links in the background is a highly efficient way to manage your browsing, enabling you to queue up articles, resources, or other pages for later review while staying focused on your primary task. Vivaldi offers multiple intuitive options to achieve this, catering to different user preferences and workflows.
Efficiently Opening Links in Background Tabs
Vivaldi provides a versatile set of tools for managing how links open. Here are the primary methods to open a link in a new background tab:
| Method | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Shortcut | Ctrl / ⌘ + Click |
Hold down the Control key (Windows/Linux) or Command key (macOS) while clicking on a link. |
| Context Menu | Right-Click + Open Link in Background Tab |
Right-click on any link to bring up the context menu, then select the appropriate option. |
| Middle Mouse Button | Click with Middle Mouse Button (Scroll Wheel) | Press the scroll wheel button (middle mouse button) directly on a link. |
| Mouse Gesture | Right-Click + Swipe Down and Up | Perform the configured "Open Link in Background Tab (Over a Link)" mouse gesture. |
Detailed Methods for Background Link Opening
Let's explore each method in more detail to help you choose the best approach for your browsing style.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
This is one of the most common and fastest ways to open links without leaving your current tab.
- For Windows and Linux users: Hold down the
Ctrlkey and then click on the link you wish to open. - For macOS users: Hold down the
⌘(Command) key and then click on the link.
The link will open in a new tab in the background, keeping your current tab in focus.
Via the Context Menu
The context menu offers a clear, explicit option for opening links in the background.
- Right-click on the link you want to open.
- From the context menu that appears, select "Open Link in Background Tab."
This method is particularly useful when you're not in a hurry and prefer a direct textual option.
With the Middle Mouse Button
Many users find the middle mouse button (often the scroll wheel) to be an incredibly efficient tool for managing tabs.
- Simply click the middle mouse button directly on any link.
This action will automatically open the link in a new background tab. If you click the middle mouse button on an existing tab, it will close that tab.
Employing Mouse Gestures
Vivaldi's customizable mouse gestures provide a powerful, gesture-based way to interact with your browser.
- Right-click on the link.
- While holding the right mouse button, swipe your mouse cursor down and then up.
This specific gesture is configured by default as "Open Link in Background Tab (Over a Link)." You can customize or review your mouse gestures in Vivaldi's settings under Settings > Mouse > Mouse Gestures. This method can be very quick once you've built the muscle memory.
Vivaldi's flexibility in providing these different methods ensures that every user can find a preferred way to efficiently manage links and background tabs, enhancing their overall browsing experience.
