Getting Started Guide
Master BoardTab in minutes. This comprehensive guide will help you organize your tabs like a pro and reclaim your digital workspace.
Quick Start (2 minutes)
Install BoardTab
Add BoardTab from the Chrome Web Store. It will automatically become your new tab page.
Install now →Open a new tab
Press Cmd+T (Mac) or Ctrl+T (Windows) to see BoardTab's visual interface with your current tabs organized in columns.
Start organizing
Drag tabs between columns to organize by project, priority, or any system that works for you.
Core Concepts
Visual Organization
BoardTab displays all your open tabs in a Kanban-style board. Each tab appears as a card that you can move between columns. This gives you a bird's-eye view of your entire browsing session.
Custom Columns
Create columns for different projects, workflows, or priorities. Drag tabs between columns to organize by any system that works for you.
Tab Analytics
BoardTab tracks which tabs you actually use and which ones sit idle. This helps you identify patterns and make informed decisions about what to keep open.
Instant Search
Find any tab instantly using the search bar. No more hunting through dozens of browser tabs or trying to remember which window has what.
Best Practices
Start simple
Don't overthink your initial setup. Create a few basic columns that match your workflow, then adjust based on your actual usage patterns.
Close tabs you don't need
BoardTab makes it easy to see which tabs are actually important. Use the visual organization to identify unused tabs and close them to reduce mental overhead.
Use search for quick access
Instead of visually scanning for tabs, use the search function. Type a few characters of the page title or URL to find what you need instantly.
Use one-click tab groups
Convert column tabs into Chrome tab groups or bookmark entire columns to save your workspace and restore it later with zero effort.
Advanced Tips
Keyboard shortcuts
Cmd/Ctrl + K to search, Escape to close modals, Enter to open selected tab
Time-based organization
Switch to Time View to see tabs organized by age - perfect for research sessions
Pro features
Upgrade for advanced analytics, task management, custom themes, and unlimited columns
Need more help?
Check out our comprehensive support documentation or reach out if you have specific questions.