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Open in New Tab for Obsidian

Forces files to open in new tabs instead of replacing the current tab. Covers all opening methods including Quick Switcher, command palette, bookmarks, search, backlinks, and graph view.

Chinese summary

强制文件在新标签页打开,而不是替换当前标签页。支持快速切换器、命令面板、书签、搜索、反向链接和图表视图。

Key Use Cases

  • Opening files from Quick Switcher without losing the current note
  • Accessing links from backlinks in a new tab
  • Using graph view to open notes in new tabs
  • Opening bookmarked files without overwriting the active tab

Pros

  • Prevents accidental overwriting of the current tab
  • Works with many Obsidian features (switcher, palette, bookmarks, etc.)
  • Simple and effective, no configuration needed

Limitations

  • May not be desired if user prefers single-tab workflow
  • No customization options (e.g., per-source behavior)

Tags

navigationtabsquick-switcherusabilitybookmarks

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