Understanding the File Tab Channel Drop Down Button

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Understanding the File Tab Channel Drop Down Button

2 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
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Versions:  2008,2010
Published:  4/2/2010
Code:  vstipEnv0012

 

This one is is something most of us probably have never noticed.  Did you know the File Tab Channel Drop Down Button changes?  Let's say I have a couple of files open, here is what the button looks like (far right):

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But if I open up a few more files so that they all can't be seen on the File Channel, then the button changes to let me know there are files I can't see:

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Comments
  • 2 Apr 2010 8:00 AM

    Hey Now Zain,

    Nice one, we can also Ctrl + Tab to switch between our files as well.

    Thx 4 the info,

    Catto

  • Rick Michaels
    2 Apr 2010 8:38 AM

    I knew it was there but I didn't realize it was "smart."

  • Pat
    23 Apr 2010 11:16 AM

    Is there a way to activate the file tab channel (particularly for an individual tab) from the keyboard?

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