Closing tabs

A tab is a separate “page” within Google Chrome. When you open a website in a new tab, you can leave it open and return to it at any time without losing the page you were viewing before. Learn how to close tabs you no longer need in Google Chrome to keep your browsing simple and organised.

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Steps for Android

  1. Tap the tabs icon

    Tap the tabs icon at the bottom of the Google Chrome screen to see all your open tabs together.
  2. Find the tab and close it

    Tap the “X” on its preview, or swipe it to the left.

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