How to get IE7 tabs be usable when multiple tabs are open

[Aluxe]

Without moving the mouse location or without using control-w, how does one
close tabs on IE7?

Tabs are wonderful when they open a series (dozens) of graphics-intensive
links in the bacground, which I do all the time as I research topics.

In firefox, I merely position my cursor in a single spot and click the x to
close each tab in turn, after I've skimmed the contents of the web page it
contained. I do not wish to use control-W as that is not as easy as a
single-finger click on a single-x location. Usability is the whole reason
for tabs existing and this firefox model is usable.

In contrast, so far, the IE7 tabs are unusable.
But, maybe there is a trick that I'm missing.

So, I ask:

Assuming I have two dozen tabs open in Internet Explorer 7, where is the
one location where I position my cursor to close them one by one as I skim
the contents?

I hope that location exists, if not, it means Microsoft did not test tabs
for usability as this is the whole reason tabs exist in the first place.

 

[Cajunswabbie]

Without moving the mouse location or without using control-w, how does one
close tabs on IE7?

Tabs are wonderful when they open a series (dozens) of graphics-intensive
links in the bacground, which I do all the time as I research topics.

In firefox, I merely position my cursor in a single spot and click the x
to
close each tab in turn, after I've skimmed the contents of the web page it
contained. I do not wish to use control-W as that is not as easy as a
single-finger click on a single-x location. Usability is the whole reason
for tabs existing and this firefox model is usable.

In contrast, so far, the IE7 tabs are unusable.
But, maybe there is a trick that I'm missing.

So, I ask:

Assuming I have two dozen tabs open in Internet Explorer 7, where is the
one location where I position my cursor to close them one by one as I skim
the contents?

I hope that location exists, if not, it means Microsoft did not test tabs
for usability as this is the whole reason tabs exist in the first place.

The top tab will be the only tab showing the X to close. As you close the
top tab, the next tab will show the X. The X is located on the right side of
the tab it self. Firefox X to close are all located on the right side of
the screen. At least this is the way mine is set up.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM]

Without moving the mouse location or without using control-w, how does one
close tabs on IE7?

Tabs are wonderful when they open a series (dozens) of graphics-intensive
links in the bacground, which I do all the time as I research topics.

In firefox, I merely position my cursor in a single spot and click the x
to
close each tab in turn, after I've skimmed the contents of the web page it
contained. I do not wish to use control-W as that is not as easy as a
single-finger click on a single-x location. Usability is the whole reason
for tabs existing and this firefox model is usable.

In contrast, so far, the IE7 tabs are unusable.
But, maybe there is a trick that I'm missing.

So, I ask:

Assuming I have two dozen tabs open in Internet Explorer 7, where is the
one location where I position my cursor to close them one by one as I skim
the contents?

I hope that location exists, if not, it means Microsoft did not test tabs
for usability as this is the whole reason tabs exist in the first place.

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