TrackPad/TouchPad gesture to switch tabs (without modifier key)
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There is already an excellent setting to allow moving through tabs by holding alt and scrolling up/down.
Rather than hold alt+up/down, how about just allow using left/right scroll to switch tabs. It's more intuitive since it follows the direction of the tabs.
Alternatively, 3-finger left/right gesture could be used, so there would be no conflict between scrolling and the switch-tabs gesture.
Thanks!
//MODEDIT: updated title, previous one:
Scroll to switch tabs -- without holding "alt."
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Could moderators (or anyone with sufficient privileges) move this to the "Tabs" section of feature requests? I didn't realize there were sub-categories. Thanks!
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@clazom Keyboard shortcuts can be modified, but left/right cannot be assigned without a modifier. They are reserved shortcuts as they have a function in the setting dialog.
There is already a request to Customize Rocker Gestures.
Next/Previous Tab can already be assigned to regular mouse gestures.
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@clazom said in Scroll to switch tabs -- without holding "alt.":
how about just allow using left/right scroll to switch tabs
What do you mean by left/right scroll? Does it require a special mouse?
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@pafflick On touchpad, moving two fingers left/right on touchpad scrolls horizontally.
Tested on Mac and Chromebook. I think Windows multitouch does this too.
I'm just suggesting to use 2 or 3 three finger horizontal motion to switch tabs without a modifier.
The Chromebook actually already uses three-finger drag to navigate through tabs (in Chrome) and the implementation is excellent: there's a bright spot that moves through the tabs as you drag, and when you release, the tab under the spot is focused. It's quite intuitive and well done!
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