Bug 505266

Summary: Set focus to newly opened tab by default via option in settings
Product: [Applications] dolphin Reporter: Carsten <carsten888>
Component: generalAssignee: Dolphin Bug Assignee <dolphin-bugs-null>
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE    
Severity: wishlist CC: dolphin-bugs-null, kdedev
Priority: NOR Keywords: usability
Version First Reported In: 25.04.1   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: KDE Linux   
OS: Linux   
Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In:
Sentry Crash Report:
Attachments: screenshot of the desired option in the firefox config

Description Carsten 2025-06-06 09:47:56 UTC
Created attachment 182063 [details]
screenshot of the desired option in the firefox config

SUMMARY
Set focus to newly opened tab. option in config.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Middleclick on a folder or 'place' to open it in a new tab
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OBSERVED RESULT
the location opens in a new tab, but has no focus to it.

EXPECTED RESULT
thelocation opens in a new tab and has focus to it.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: EndeavourOS
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.14.0
Qt Version: 6.9.0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Would be great to have this option in the Dolphin settings. Like firefox. See attached screenshot.
Comment 1 TraceyC 2025-06-10 19:52:35 UTC
This has been requested in bug 388769. I'm going to merge this in with that report, please follow it for updates on this issue.

In the meantime, as a workaround, using "Shift+middle click" will open a new tab with focus.

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 388769 ***