Bug 506176

Summary: Windows 11 - "Open new files in tabs" not working
Product: [Applications] okular Reporter: riobocabotd
Component: generalAssignee: Okular developers <okular-devel>
Status: REPORTED ---    
Severity: normal    
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: 23.08.1   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Microsoft Windows   
OS: Microsoft Windows   
Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description riobocabotd 2025-06-25 18:13:30 UTC 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1.  Install Okular from the Microsoft Store
2.  Open Okular
3.  Goto Settings -> Configure Okular"
4. Scroll down a bit and check the box "Open new files in tabs"
5. Click "Apply" and restart Okular. 

OBSERVED RESULT
New files still open on separate windows when double-clicking.

EXPECTED RESULT
New files should open on the same window, under different tabs.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS

PDF Backend: 0.6.5
Poppler: 23.09.0
Okular: 23.08.1 (The one available on Microsoft Store)

Edition	Windows 11 Pro
Version	24H2
Installed on	‎17/‎05/‎2025
OS build	26100.4351
Experience	Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0

Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 7900 12-Core Processor                3.70 GHz
Installed RAM	96.0 GB (95.2 GB usable)
System type	64-bit operating system, x64-based processor