How to Close Tabs on iPhone 13
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How to Close Tabs on iPhone 13

by Paul Petersen0326

When browsing the internet on your iPhone 13, it’s common to end up with multiple tabs open. Not only can this make it harder to find the tab you need, but it can also slow down your browsing experience. Closing unnecessary tabs can help you stay organized and ensure that Safari runs smoothly. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to close tabs on your iPhone 13.

Closing Tabs in Safari

Method 1: Close Individual Tabs

  1. Open the Safari app on your iPhone 13.
  2. At the bottom right corner, tap the Tabs icon (it looks like two squares).
  3. You’ll now see all your open tabs.
  4. To close a tab, simply swipe it to the left, or tap the small ‘x’ in the top-left corner of the tab you wish to close.

Method 2: Close All Tabs at Once

  1. Open the Safari app.
  2. Press and hold the Tabs icon (two squares) in the bottom-right corner.
  3. A menu will pop up, giving you the option to close all tabs.
  4. Tap “Close All [number] Tabs”.

Method 3: Using the Tab Switcher View

  1. Open Safari and tap the Tabs icon to enter the tab switcher view.
  2. If you’re in portrait mode, you can swipe up on any tab to close it.
  3. If you’re in landscape mode, you can tap the small ‘x’ on the top-left corner of each tab.

Closing Tabs in Other Browsers

If you are using a browser other than Safari, such as Chrome or Firefox, the process is similar but slightly different.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open the Chrome app.
  2. Tap on the square with a number inside it at the bottom of the screen.
  3. You can swipe the tabs away to the left or right, or tap the ‘x’ at the top-right corner of each tab.
  4. To close all tabs at once, tap the three dots at the bottom-right corner and select “Close All Tabs”.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open the Firefox app.
  2. Tap on the Tabs icon (it looks like two rectangles) at the bottom-right corner.
  3. You can swipe the tabs away to the left or right, or tap the ‘x’ at the top-right corner of each tab.
  4. To close all tabs, tap on the three-dot menu at the bottom-right corner, and select “Close All Tabs”.

Automatic Tab Closing in Safari

To help manage your tabs, Safari also offers an option to automatically close tabs after a certain period.

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
  3. Tap “Close Tabs.”
  4. Choose either “After One Day,” “After One Week,” or “After One Month.”

This feature ensures your tabs don’t pile up over time without your intervention.

Conclusion

Closing tabs on the iPhone 13 is a simple and effective way to keep your browsing experience clutter-free and efficient. Whether you’re using Safari or another browser, these steps should help you manage your tabs effortlessly.