Enable and Use the Tab Bar

The Tab Bar lets users open and manage multiple SmartSimple tabs within a single browser tab, so they can move between tasks without losing their place on each page. A global administrator enables the feature, and users then add, switch, close, and multitask between tabs.

Who: Global administrators enable the tab bar, and staff use it to manage multiple tabs in SmartSimple.

When to Use the Tab Bar

Use the tab bar when:

• Configuring SmartSimple and keeping several pages open at once to streamline setup tasks.
• Moving between several records, such as staff or reviewers managing multiple items, while keeping a place on each page.
• Viewing two open tabs at the same time using the Multitask Button.

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Enable the Tab Bar

A global administrator enables the tab bar:

1. Click the System Administration gear in the upper navigation bar, select Global Settings from the drop-down menu, and then click the Security tab.
2. Locate the Business Security section, and click System Feature Permissions.
3. Click the Features tab.
4. Locate the Enable Tab Bar field, select the relevant roles, and then click Save.

After the feature is enabled, users must refresh their browser before the tab bar option appears.

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Add and Manage Tabs

To add, open, or close a tab:

1. Click the New Tab [+] button at the bottom-left of the browser window to add a tab.
2. Click a tab to open it. Each tab keeps its current page when switching between tabs.
3. Click the x on the right side of the tab to close it. The previously viewed tab displays.

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Use the Multitask Button

The multitask button displays two open tabs side by side. To use the multitask feature:

1. Click the Multitask button on the right side of the tab bar to turn on multitasking.
2. Click any tab, or use the arrows, to change what appears in the multitasking windows. The two most recently selected tabs display side by side. 
3. Click the Multitask button again to turn off multitasking.

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