How to reopen last closed tab in a tab group

Hi, I used to utilize reopening last closed tab function of safari with "shift + command + t".


However, recently I start to use the tab group and I found that the shortcut doesn't work as expected for a tab in a tab group. Specifically, the when I use the short cut after closing a tab in a tab group (the safari window with the tab group is remain activated), the last tab closed in default safari tab (one does not involved in any tab group but 'default' tab) gets restored.


Is this a intend action or should I try any other method to reopen last closed tab in a tab group?

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 6:47 PM

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Nov 20, 2022 7:48 AM in response to cwahn0904

Thanks for getting back to us, cwahn0904.


If you're having troubles with a specific keyboard short cut not working as expected, check to see if the same thing occurs in safe mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


"Safe mode prevents your Mac from loading certain software as it starts up, including login items, system extensions not required by macOS, and fonts not installed by macOS. It also does a basic check of your startup disk, similar to using First Aid in Disk Utility. And it deletes some system caches, including font caches and the kernel cache, which are automatically created again as needed.


How to use safe mode

Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:

Apple silicon

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.
  3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”
  4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Intel processor

  1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key as your Mac starts up.
  2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac. 
  3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window."


Keep us updated and we'll go from there.


Cheers!

Nov 16, 2022 1:59 PM in response to cwahn0904

Hi there cwahn0904,


Thank you for posting to Apple Support Communities.


We understand you have a question about tab groups in Safari. Shift-Command-T is a valid keyboard shortcut to reopen the last tab you closed. See here: Keyboard shortcuts and gestures in Safari on Mac


This can help you organize a Tab Group in Safari: Group tabs in Safari on Mac


That should help. Let us know if you have any questions.


Take care.


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