Workspace Tabs

Overview

Workspace Tabs let you open multiple Firestore documents simultaneously in browser-style tabs. Switch between documents quickly without losing your place, and manage your workspace with familiar tab controls.

Opening Tabs

When you select a document in the collection browser, it opens in a tab. If a tab for that document already exists, Stackpane activates the existing tab instead of creating a duplicate.

Each tab shows:

The collection name for context
The document ID for identification
A close button to dismiss the tab

Switching Between Tabs

Click any tab to activate it and display that document in the inspector. The active tab is visually highlighted to indicate which document you are currently viewing.

Tab Management

Closing Tabs

Click the close button (X) on a tab to close it
Right-click a tab to access the context menu with additional options

Right-click a tab to access:

Close — close this tab
Close Others — close all tabs except this one
Close All — close every open tab

Automatic Tab Selection

When you close the active tab, Stackpane automatically selects an adjacent tab:

If there is a tab to the right, it becomes active
Otherwise, the tab to the left becomes active
If no tabs remain, the inspector panel closes

Use Cases

Comparing Documents

Open two or more related documents in separate tabs to compare their field values and structure by switching between tabs.

Multi-Document Editing

When you need to edit several documents in sequence, open all of them as tabs first, then work through them one by one without navigating back to the collection browser each time.

When following document references (a field that points to another document), the referenced document opens in a new tab. This lets you explore reference chains while keeping your starting point accessible.

Tips

Use tabs to keep important documents accessible during a work session
Combine tabs with the Quick Switcher (Cmd+K) for a fast workflow: use the switcher to find documents and tabs to keep them open
Close unused tabs periodically to keep your workspace manageable
Right-click and use “Close Others” to quickly clean up after a focused task