How to Get Back Recently Deleted Tabs
Accidentally deleting a tab can be frustrating, especially if you had important information or work open in that tab. Whether you’re using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or any other web browser, there are several ways to get back recently deleted tabs. In this article, we will discuss the methods to restore deleted tabs in popular web browsers.
1. Use the Undo Close Tab Feature
The most straightforward method to get back recently deleted tabs is by using the Undo Close Tab feature. Here’s how to do it in different browsers:
Google Chrome:
1. Click on the Chrome menu icon (three vertical dots) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to find the “Recently Closed” section.
4. Click on the tab you want to restore.
Mozilla Firefox:
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + T (Cmd + Shift + T on Mac) to open the recently closed tabs menu.
2. Click on the tab you want to restore.
Safari (Mac):
1. Press Cmd + Z to undo the last action, which should restore the deleted tab.
2. If that doesn’t work, go to Safari > History > Show All History, and find the deleted tab in the list.
Safari (iOS):
1. Tap the Tabs button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Swipe left on the tab you want to close.
3. Tap the Undo button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Restore from the Recently Closed Tabs Menu
Most browsers have a Recently Closed Tabs menu that you can access to restore deleted tabs. Here’s how to do it:
Google Chrome:
1. Click on the Chrome menu icon (three vertical dots) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on “Recently Closed” to view the list of recently closed tabs.
Mozilla Firefox:
1. Click on the Library icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on “Recently Closed Tabs” to view the list of recently closed tabs.
Safari (Mac):
1. Go to Safari > History > Show All History.
2. Look for the “Recently Closed” section and click on the deleted tab.
Safari (iOS):
1. Tap the Tabs button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Swipe left on the tab you want to close.
3. Tap the Undo button at the bottom of the screen.
3. Restore from the Browsing History
Another method to get back recently deleted tabs is by restoring them from the browsing history. Here’s how to do it:
Google Chrome:
1. Click on the Chrome menu icon (three vertical dots) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to find the “Browsing History” section.
4. Click on the deleted tab to open it.
Mozilla Firefox:
1. Click on the Library icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on “Show All History” to view the browsing history.
4. Find the deleted tab and click on it to open.
Safari (Mac):
1. Go to Safari > History > Show All History.
2. Look for the deleted tab and click on it to open.
Safari (iOS):
1. Tap the Tabs button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Swipe left on the tab you want to close.
3. Tap the Undo button at the bottom of the screen.
By following these methods, you should be able to get back recently deleted tabs in your preferred web browser. Always remember to use the Undo Close Tab feature or check the Recently Closed Tabs menu to quickly restore deleted tabs.
