Bug 505266 - Set focus to newly opened tab by default via option in settings
Summary: Set focus to newly opened tab by default via option in settings
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 388769
Alias: None
Product: dolphin
Classification: Applications
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 25.04.1
Platform: KDE Linux Linux
: NOR wishlist
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Dolphin Bug Assignee
URL:
Keywords: usability
Depends on:
Blocks:
 
Reported: 2025-06-06 09:47 UTC by Carsten
Modified: 2025-06-10 19:52 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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screenshot of the desired option in the firefox config (21.88 KB, image/png)
2025-06-06 09:47 UTC, Carsten 		Details
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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
2. 
3. 

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 ***