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Plasdom Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius Add bookmark #1 So for some time now I have noticed some weird behavior on chrome. I wonder if it is my machine. Sometimes, when I leave the browser open for long periods and I come back, clicking on a tab to switch to it closes it instead. Usually, I have to reboot since closing the browsing and restarting does not fix it. This has been occurring since the first beta and I am on the current 1.xx release.I wonder if it is my machine. XP SP3 with all latest patches. Using on board video (ATI). Any ideas? Add bookmark #2 Are you sure you aren't clicking the close tab buttons on the tabs itself? What happens when you use ctrl+tab to switch? This has never happened to me. Plasdom Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius Add bookmark #3 quote:Originally posted by dumbducky:Are you sure you aren't clicking the close tab buttons on the tabs itself? Yes, Positive. The tabs are wide enough and the "x" is small.quote:What happens when you use ctrl+tab to switch? This has never happened to me. It actually works when I use that. And when I click on the tab(s) in the background, it closes. This is weird and pretty consistent now when it comes on from standby. Plasdom Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius Add bookmark #4 Actually, it is not the tabs in the background. The main one closes as well when I click on it's tab Plasdom Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius Add bookmark #5 This is really strange and I am at my wits end. So the clues I have gathered so far :1.This only happens when computer shuts off the monitor (HP LP2065) after inactivity. I noticed that the monitor then later comes on, on its own. Only when this happens, does the issue manifest itself.2. This does not appear to be just chrome. When I start mozilla, it is generally unresponsive for a few minutes after going to a web page. e.g. cannot close the tabs, cannot click on a message box to enter text, non of the page controls (buttons etc) can

Keyboard shortcuts are essential tools for improving productivity and efficiency when using a computer. Whether you are navigating through multiple applications, managing tabs in a browser, or handling various files, shortcuts can help streamline your workflow. One such shortcut is Ctrl+F4, which is commonly used in Windows operating systems and various applications.Table of Contents1 What is Ctrl+F4?2 Ctrl+F4 Across Different Applications2.1 Web Browsers2.2 Microsoft Office Suite2.3 Windows File Explorer2.4 Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)3 Ctrl+F4 vs. Similar Shortcuts4 Operating System Differences4.1 Windows4.2 macOS4.3 Linux5 When Ctrl+F4 Doesn’t Work as Expected6 ConclusionIn this blog, we will explore what Ctrl+F4 does, how it works in different software, and how it differs from similar shortcuts like Alt+F4. By the end of this article, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of this command and how to use it effectively.Ctrl+F4 is a keyboard shortcut that closes the currently active window or tab within a program without closing the entire application. Unlike Alt+F4, which shuts down the entire application, Ctrl+F4 specifically targets the open document or tab within an application.Ctrl+F4 Across Different ApplicationsThe functionality of Ctrl+F4 can vary slightly depending on the application you’re using:Web BrowsersIn most browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, Ctrl+F4 closes the current tab. This is equivalent to clicking the ‘X’ on a tab or using the more commonly known Ctrl+W shortcut. If you have multiple tabs open and need to close them selectively, Ctrl + F4 allows you to do so without disrupting your browsing session.Microsoft Office SuiteIn programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Ctrl+F4 closes the current document while keeping the application running. This is particularly useful when you’re working with multiple spreadsheets, documents, or presentations simultaneously.Read More: 252 MS Excel Shortcut KeysWindows File ExplorerWhen using File Explorer with multiple windows open, Ctrl+F4 closes the active window. This helps maintain an organized desktop environment when navigating through multiple folders and directories.Read More: 20 File Explorer Keyboard ShortcutsIntegrated Development Environments (IDEs)For developers using IDEs like Visual Studio or Eclipse, Ctrl F4 typically closes the current code file or editor tab while keeping the IDE and project open.Ctrl+F4 vs. Similar ShortcutsUnderstanding how Ctrl+F4 differs from similar shortcuts can help you choose the right command for your specific needs:ShortcutFunctionWhen to UseCtrl+F4Closes the current document/tab within an applicationWhen you want to close one item but continue working in the applicationAlt+F4Closes the entire applicationWhen you’re finished with all work in that programCtrl+WSimilar to Ctrl+F4, closes the current tab/documentOften easier to press than Ctrl+F4; they’re functionally equivalent in many applicationsCtrl+TabSwitches between open tabs/documentsWhen you want to navigate between items rather than close themOperating System DifferencesWhile Ctrl F4 is primarily associated with Windows, its behavior varies across different operating systems:WindowsAs described above, Ctrl+F4 consistently closes the current window or

CRX idmegplcpdkmjjoondippkedoaidkeikcm Description from extension metaDouble left/right or triple left clicks on WEBPAGE (not tab) to close tab. Reopen tab by shiftKey + DC/TC. Optional: an icon to… Image from store Description from store VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: After installation, double click on the WEB PAGE (NOT TAB!) to close the tab (OR to be safer: change the options to use double right click or triple left click on page) - it's actually faster than clicking on tabs. details see below.To those wanting "double click on tab to close" - Google now made its own extension to do that and more. It uses a plugin mechanism that uses compiled binary code and presents a security risk unless you're sure you can trust the author (of course coming from Google it's likely fine). Without using such mechanism, Chrome extensions cannot receive tab events. Google's extension is called Chrome Toolbox. As for the guy asking me why ChromePlus could do it - answer's simple, ChromePlus is NOT Chrome. It has extra binary code too, and it's not from Google.To those wanting "double right click" - Chrome now fixed their silly issue that prevented this feature, and I put it in DCCT v1.0.8. Please download & enjoy!This extension offers the following functionalities:1. Double left click or double right click anywhere inside web page to close the tab (faster than middle click on tab and beats ctrl-w when your left hand's holding a phone or food). Important: if you double left click to select a word, DCCT will not close the tab - no interference with Google Dictionary etc. Double right click always closes tab.2. An icon that, when clicked, closes current tab. Option's provided to change to duplicate current tab when icon's clicked or hide the icon altogether.3. No accidental closing of Chrome - option provided to disable closing the last tab of the last Chrome window (Note: click the "x" on top right corner of the last window to close Chrome).4. A feature by user request (optional): Revert the browser behavior when one clicks or ctrl+clicks on a link - clicking link would open link in new background tab instead, while ctrl+click opens link in current tab.Misc.:1. If double click is not ideal for you, use the Options page to switch to Triple Clicks. Note: Unlike double-click, triple-click will close the tab even if you triple-clicked on a word.2. If you accidentally closed