Easy Tech TutsHow to Add Tabs on Smartsheet Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Juggling several project sheets at once can get messy fast. Smartsheet's tabbed navigation, especially through the desktop app, lets you keep multiple sheets, reports, and dashboards open side by side. This guide covers opening tabs, pinning important ones, and switching between them quickly.
01Open multiple sheets to populate the tab bar
Open several sheets, reports, or dashboards at once to generate a tabbed navigation bar at the top of your screen.
02Use the desktop app for more control
The Smartsheet Desktop App unlocks standalone tab controls and multi-window docking that the browser version doesn't offer.
03Pin or manage tabs
Right-click an active tab to pin critical files, clone tab layouts, or close background tabs quickly.
04Switch tabs with keyboard shortcuts
Use Ctrl+Tab or Cmd+Tab to move between open sheets instantly without reaching for the mouse.
05Keep your workspace organized
Group related project timelines into workspace folders and dashboards so your open tabs stay manageable.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pin a tab so it doesn't close accidentally?
Yes, right-clicking an active tab lets you pin it so it stays open alongside your other work.
Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch between sheets?
Yes, Ctrl+Tab on Windows or Cmd+Tab on Mac lets you cycle between open sheets.
Does the desktop app offer more tab features than the browser?
Yes, the Smartsheet Desktop App adds standalone tab controls and multi-window docking capabilities.
Will my filters stay applied when I switch tabs?
Preserving active filters when switching views is something to check, since layout shifts can occasionally affect them.
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