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Selected Tab Color: Make the current file stand out at a glance

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When working with multiple documents in the same Office application (such as several Excel workbooks), it’s often helpful to make the active file stand out from the rest. The new Selected Tab Color feature in Office Tab lets you assign a custom color to the active tab, making it instantly recognizable at a glance.

a screenshot showing the active tab with color

Why use Selected Tab Color?

  • Immediate visibility
    Clearly highlight the active tab, making it easy to recognize the document you’re working on.
  • Better focus
    Reduce the chance of editing the wrong file by mistake.
  • Customizable style
    Choose colors that fit your personal preference or organizational workflow.
Note: Below is how you can use the Selected Tab Color feature in Excel. (The same method also applies to Word, PowerPoint and other Office applications.)

How to use the Selected Tab Color feature

After opening several Excel workbooks, Office Tab displays them as tabs within the Excel window.

To highlight the active tab with color, select Office Tab > Selected Tab Color, and then pick your desired color.

a screenshot showing the color palette of the selected tab color feature

The active tab will instantly be displayed in the color you selected, making it stand out clearly from the other open tabs.

Tips:
  • If the preset colors do not meet your needs, click Other Color to define a custom one.
  • Click Use Default Color to restore the original tab color.
  • Office Tab now offers two tab styles. You can easily switch between the New Tab style and the Classic Tab style based on your preference.
    a screenshot showing the two tab styles

The Selected Tab Color feature in Office Tab brings an extra layer of clarity and efficiency to your workflow. Try it today and make your workspace clearer than ever.


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