Open a new Tab (Ctrl+T)

[therube]

Open a new Tab (Ctrl+T)

has a VERY large selection area
- any "whitespace" in the Menu / Tab bar areas


a double-click in "whitespace" in the Menu "bar", opens a new tab
a double-click in "whitespace" anywhere to the right of the '+' sign on the Tab "bar", opens a new tab

makes it very easy to inadvertently open a new tab
like when you're wanting to something like, provide focus
which often you would look to do in an "inactive" area of "whitespace"

you might say, well, don't double-click
& that's fine
except sometimes a single click, doubles
then, inadvertently opening a new Tab


to me, makes more sense that only the '+' sign (or shortcut key)
opens a new Tab

[tuska]

Hi,
I was not aware of these possibilities, but I find them very practical.

In the image, I have pointed with arrows to the point that is visible to me and
below I have pointed to the point with the mouse cursor which makes the point more visible and displays a tooltip.
 

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As I often work with tabs, I would be pleased if these options were still available (default).
I am not against a new option to switch off these possibilities.

[therube]

Not looking to remove anything, simply lessen the target area of a New Tab <click>.
.

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[tuska]

Not looking to remove anything, simply lessen the target area of a New Tab <click>.

I would also like to see an option for this case, as this would still give one the advantage
of not having to aim the cursor at the '+' sign (which is currently very difficult to see for me).

Btw, how did you manage to display the symbol next to the new button as a '+' plus button?
 

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[therube]

how did you manage to display the symbol next to the new button as a '+' plus button?

I was going to ask how you managed to not display the '+' symbol button .


Win7 x64. Windows "Aero" is not enabled. My Win7 looks like XP.
Nothing special with graphics, Intel HD 4000 (CPU based).
And with that, I have a +.

[tuska]

how did you manage to display the symbol next to the new button as a '+' plus button?

I was going to ask how you managed to not display the '+' symbol button .

Thank you for your answer.

To be honest, I don't know how I managed to do that or where I could change it
(this is where my hobby user side comes into play again).

If my suggestion is implemented, then it won't matter anyway.
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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3810)
'Everything' 1.5.0.1383a (x64) - "Portable on system drive C:"

[void]

Tuska, could you please send me your Everything.ini in %APPDATA%\Everything

To show this file in Everything, search for:
about:config

[tuska]

Tuska, could you please send me your Everything.ini in %APPDATA%\Everything

To show this file in Everything, search for:
about:config

Done.
Thanks in advance for your efforts.
 
Here is a comparison of what the '+' sign looks like in my "Folder bar".
 

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[void]

The + icon will be the same size as the x icon in the next alpha update.
Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention and sending your Everything.ini.

a double-click in "whitespace" in the Menu "bar", opens a new tab

I will add an option to disable this.

I want to add a + button to the menu bar to create a new tab (when the tab bar is not shown)



Please consider removing the tab bar margin top to reduce some of the white-space:

• In Everything 1.5, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Advanced tab on the left.
• To the right of Show settings containing, search for:
  tabs
• Select: tabs_margin_top
• Set the value to: 0
• Click OK.

Please adjusting your tab bar height to reduce some of the white-space:

• In Everything 1.5, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Advanced tab on the left.
• To the right of Show settings containing, search for:
  tabs
• Select: tabs_high
• Set the value to: 26
• Click OK.

I am considering an option to show the tab bar to the right of the menu bar.

[tuska]

I am considering an option to show the tab bar to the right of the menu bar.

If possible, then please don't.
I think the tab bar is in the right place.

[void]

It would be optional and off by default.

[tuska]

It would be optional and off by default.

Thank you, then I'm reassured.

[void]

Everything 1.5.0.1384a adds an option to disable opening a new tab with double click from the menu bar.

To disable opening a new tab with double click from the menu bar:

• In Everything 1.5, from the Tools menu, click Options.
• Click the Advanced tab on the left.
• To the right of Show settings containing, search for:
  menu
• Select: menu_double_click_action
• Set the value to: None
• Click OK.

menu_double_click_action



Everything 1.5.0.1384a fixes an issue with rendering a small + icon for the new tab button.

[tuska]

2void
Thanks for the new features (Advanced - menu_double_click_action)
and the improved display of the '+' sign!
 

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Tested with:
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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 24H2 (OS Build 26100.2454)
'Everything' 1.5.0.1385a (x64, x86) - "Portable on system drive C:"