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Q&A Activate `Prefer tabs when opening documents` only for one application

In macOS 11.6, I can go to System Preferences->General and activate the Prefer tabs when opening documents option so that new windows are opened as new tabs. This setting will influence many app...

1 answer  ·  posted 2y ago by samcarter‭  ·  edited 2y ago by Alexei‭

#3: Post edited by user avatar Alexei‭ · 2022-02-18T15:42:04Z (about 2 years ago)
added relevant tags
#2: Post edited by user avatar samcarter‭ · 2022-02-17T16:46:10Z (about 2 years ago)
  • In macOS 11.6, I can go to `System Preferences->General` and activate the `Prefer tabs when opening documents` option so that new windows are opened as new tabs. This setting will influence many applications e.g. mail, terminal, finder etc.
  • ![Screenshot of general settings with the `prefer tabs when opening documents` option enabled](https://powerusers.codidact.com/uploads/qn4UcDQM6F1nGE2CTT1NwTMk)
  • How can I enable this only for one specific application, e.g. the terminal, without influencing the other applications?
  • In macOS 11.6, I can go to `System Preferences->General` and activate the `Prefer tabs when opening documents` option so that new windows are opened as new tabs. This setting will influence many applications e.g. Mail, Terminal, Finder etc.
  • ![Screenshot of general settings with the `prefer tabs when opening documents` option enabled](https://powerusers.codidact.com/uploads/qn4UcDQM6F1nGE2CTT1NwTMk)
  • How can I enable this only for one specific application, e.g. the Terminal, without influencing the other applications?
#1: Initial revision by user avatar samcarter‭ · 2022-02-17T16:38:22Z (about 2 years ago)
Activate `Prefer tabs when opening documents` only for one application
In macOS 11.6, I can go to `System Preferences->General` and activate the `Prefer tabs when opening documents` option so that new windows are opened as new tabs. This setting will influence many applications e.g. mail, terminal, finder etc. 

![Screenshot of general settings with the `prefer tabs when opening documents` option enabled](https://powerusers.codidact.com/uploads/qn4UcDQM6F1nGE2CTT1NwTMk)

How can I enable this only for one specific application, e.g. the terminal, without influencing the other applications?