10 Tips To Become More Productive on Vivaldi

Key Takeaways:

• Vivaldi enables users to create a visually appealing, distraction-free workspace and set custom shortcuts for frequently used actions.
• Taking quick notes, organizing them, and customizing search engines and autocomplete suggestions within Vivaldi can help you become more productive.
• The tips also help Mac users become more productive on Vivaldi, like Windows. Instead of using the Ctrl key, use the Cmd key as appropriate.

Tip 1: Group Related Tabs with Tab Stacking

Tab stacking in Vivaldi is a powerful tool for organizing your browsing experience. Grouping related tabs together can declutter the tab bar, improve focus, and enhance productivity. You can set up tab stacking by following the steps below:

1. Open Vivaldi on your computer, click the menu and select Settings.
   
2. Then, click Tabs and scroll down to the Tab Stacks section.
   
3. When you are there, ensure Tab Stacking is not set to Disable, select your preferred mode, and check the Open Tab in Current Tab Stacks and the drag-and-drop boxes.
   
4. To group tabs, open the tabs you want to group, then drag one tab onto another to create a stack.
5. Hover over and move away from the desired tab stack to expand or collapse the stack accordingly if you have one stack.
   
6. Otherwise, click the desired tab stack access the stack accordingly.
   
7. Drag tabs within a stack to reorder them.
8. You can also unstack the tabs by right-clicking the desired tab and selecting Unstack Tabs from the context menu.
   
9. Right-click a tab stack and select Rename Tab Stack to rename the stack and give it a descriptive name.
   
10. You can also stack specific tabs as follows:
    • Hold the Ctrl key and click the desired tabs.
    • Then, right-click any of the selected tabs and select the Stack # Selected Tabs option, where # is the number of selected tabs.
      

Tip 2: View Multiple Pages Side-by-Side with Tab Tiling

Tab tiling is a feature in Vivaldi that lets you view multiple web pages side-by-side, making you significantly more productive. Whether comparing information, working on numerous tasks simultaneously, or simply wanting a better overview, tab tiling is a game-changer.

You can set it up and use it by following the steps below:

1. Press and hold the Ctrl key while clicking the tabs you want to tile.
2. Then, right-click one of the selected tabs and click Tile # Tabs, where # is the number of selected tabs.
   
3. Afterward, click the page tiling button on the status bar, usually located at the bottom of the browser, and select the desired layout.
4. The available layouts include the following:
   • Tile Vertically
   • Tile Horizontally
   • Tile to Grid
     
5. You can also use Quick Commands by pressing Ctrl + E and typing Tile Vertically, Tile Horizontally, or Tile to Grid, depending on the desired layout.
   
6. You can adjust tile sizes by clicking between tiles and dragging to resize them.

Tip 3: Declutter Your Main Tab bar With Web Panels

Web Panels on Vivaldi function as slide-out sidebars where users can enable quick access to most-visited sites without opening new tabs or windows, making you more productive. They both allow customization and keep your favorite sites easily accessible in the side panel, allowing simultaneous viewing of their content alongside the main tabs.

You can use Web Panels by following the steps below:

Add a new Web Panel

Using the Web Panel Button

1. Open the Panel area by clicking the Show Panel icon on the left side of the Status Bar.
   
2. Then, click the Add Web Panel button to:
   • Add the current page you are on.
   • One of your most frequently visited websites.
   • Simply enter a URL.
     

From the context menu

1. Right-click anywhere on an open web page and click Add Page to Web Panel from the context menu.
   
2. Afterward, the site will immediately be available as a Web Panel.

Using drag and drop

When you have the web page you want to add as a Web Panel open in a Tab:

1. Click and drag the tab bar toward the Panel bar, and release the mouse to drop and create the new Web Panel.
   

Accessing Web Panels

1. Click the Web Panel button in the side panel.
2. The web panel will open accordingly.
   

Additional Web Panel Settings

1. Right-click a web panel, select Edit and click Remove from Toolbar to remove the web page from the Panel.
   
2. You can also float a panel to allow the web panel to open over the main page by:
   • Right-click a web panel, select Floating Panel, and click This Panel to float the active panel or All Panels to float all the panels.
     

Tip 4: Use Notes Manager to jot down ideas within the Browser

Vivaldi offers a Notes Manager for jotting down ideas and organizing information within the browser. This feature in Vivaldi allows you to become more productive by keeping your ideas, research, and to-do lists within easy reach, streamlining your workflow, and reducing the time spent switching between applications.

The following steps show you how to use it:

1. Open the side Panel in Vivaldi and click the Notes button.
   
   • To access the full Notes Manager window, use any of the following:
     • Click Notes in the Start Page navigation menu.
       
     • Type vivaldi://notes in the address bar.
       
     • Click the Open in Tab button on a particular note.
       
2. Then, click the Add a new note field and write and format your note content with changes saved automatically.
   
3. Additionally, the Notes Manager allows you to copy a text from a web page by doing the following:
   • Highlight text on a web page, right-click it, and select Copy to note.
     
   • Vivaldi will also add an appropriate link and a screenshot of the page to the note.
     
4. The Notes Manager also allows you to append text to an existing note by doing the following:
   • Highlight the text, right-click it, and select the Append to Note option.
     
   • Then, select the note you want to add the text to.
5. You can click a note to edit its content.
6. You can also use the search box at the top of the Notes Panel to quickly find specific notes.
7. Finally, right-click a note and select Rename to rename it.
   

Tip 5: Access Your Mails Directly with Built-in Mail Client

The Vivaldi built-in Mail Client helps you become more productive by integrating email into the browser, removing the need to switch apps. Check and respond to emails while browsing, manage multiple accounts and folders, and customize settings to suit your preferences. Use the following guide to help you set it up:

1. Ensure you have the latest Vivaldi browser on your computer, then open Settings.
   
2. Then, click Mail, enter your email, and click Continue.
   
3. Select the method you prefer when the prompt appears, preferably the Use OAuth option.
   
4. Follow the instructions in the OAuth window to complete the sign-in.
   
5. Then, scroll down to the MAIL section and check the Enable Mail, Calendar, and Feeds box.
   
6. Vivaldi will manage all your accounts (IMAP and POP3) in one user-friendly inbox, indexing messages from all accounts and making them searchable offline.

Tip 6: Quickly Find and Perform Actions with Quick Commands

Quick Commands in Vivaldi is a powerful tool that significantly boosts browsing efficiency. It allows you to perform actions with simple commands, saving time and reducing unnecessary clicks. You can open new tabs, navigate through history, manage bookmarks, and more instantly.

Use the following steps below to help you use this feature:

1. Open Quick Commands by pressing the Ctrl + E keys simultaneously.
2. Then, type in your command and hit Enter to execute it.
   

Tip 7: Save and Restore Groups of Open Tabs Session Management

Session management in Vivaldi allows you to save and restore groups of open tabs, significantly improving your productivity. By organizing your tabs into specific sessions, you can do the following:

• Quickly restore a previously saved session, avoiding re-opening multiple tabs.
• Organize your tabs based on projects, topics, or research.
• Save your current session before closing the browser to avoid losing crucial tabs.
• Switch between different tasks or projects seamlessly.

Manage your sessions using the following steps:

Saving a Session

1. Right-click the desired tab and click Save # Selected Tab as Session to save one or more tabs where # is the number of selected tabs.
   
2. Then, enter a descriptive name for the session and click Save.
   
3. Or open the Vivaldi menu, hover over File, and click Save All Tabs as a Session to save all the open tabs.
   
4. You can also enter Save Open Tabs as Session in Quick Commands to perform the same action (see Tip 6).

Restoring a Session

1. Open the Vivaldi menu, hover over File, and click Open Saved Session to save all the open tabs.
   
2. Then,
   

Tip 8: Use Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts For Quick Actions

Customizable keyboard shortcuts in Vivaldi allow you to perform actions quickly without reaching for the mouse and hunting for menu items or toolbar icons, saving valuable time and reducing distractions. Some of the keyboard shortcuts perform similar functions with Brave browser.

The default key shortcuts include the shortcuts below, but note that it is not an exhaustive list:

General Navigation and Tabs

• Ctrl + T: Open a new tab
• Ctrl + W: Close the current tab
• Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopen the last closed tab
• Ctrl + #: Switch to tab #, where # is the tab number (e.g., 1–9)
• Ctrl + Shift + #: Switch to window #, where # is the window number (e.g., 1–9)
• Ctrl + Tab: Switch to the next tab
• Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Switch to the previous tab
• Ctrl + Shift + W: Close all tabs except the current one
• Ctrl + N: Open a new window
• Ctrl + Shift + N: Open a new private window
• Ctrl + B: Open bookmarks
• Alt + Home: Go to the homepage
• Alt + Left arrow: Go back
• Alt + Right arrow: Go forward

Page Actions

• Ctrl + L: Focus on the address bar
• Ctrl + R/F5: Reload the page
• Ctrl + Shift + R/Ctrl + F5: Force reload the page
• Ctrl + Shift + V: Paste link and go
• Ctrl + D: Bookmark the current page
• Ctrl + F: Find on page
• Ctrl + P: Print the page
• Ctrl + H: Open the history
• Esc: Stop loading page

Zoom and Display

• Ctrl + +: Zoom in
• Ctrl + -: Zoom out
• Ctrl + 0: Reset zoom

Other Useful Shortcuts

• F1: Open Vivaldi help
• F11: Toggle full-screen mode
• Ctrl + B: Open the bookmarks
• Ctrl + Shift + B: Show/hide the bookmarks bar
• Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy selected text to note
• Ctrl + Shift + S: Open the Status bar
• Ctrl + F1: View all keyboard shortcuts

The following steps show you how to customize keyboard shortcuts:

1. Open Settings on your browser.
   
2. Then open the Keyboard tab and check the Enable Keyboard Shortcuts box if not already enabled.
   
3. While browsing, press Ctrl + F1 to see a cheat sheet of all available keyboard shortcuts, alternatively available in the Keyboard settings.
   
4. To add or edit a shortcut, do the following:
   • First, expand the shortcut section and locate the action you want to customize.
     
   • You can delete the current shortcut by clicking the field, pressing the Backspace key, or clicking the x icon, if necessary.
     
   • Reload a mistakenly removed shortcut by clicking the Reload button.
     
   • Then, press the key or key combination for the new shortcut.
     
   • You can add multiple shortcuts for the same action.

Tip 9: Enhance Your Focus with Reader Mode

Reader Mode converts complex web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading environment. It strips away ads, unnecessary elements, and clutter and allows you to focus solely on the content. This feature can significantly boost reading speed and comprehension, making you more productive on Vivaldi.

To enable Reader Mode in Vivaldi, use the following steps:

1. When on an article that you’d like to read in reader mode, use any of the methods below:
   • Click the Reader View button on the right side of the address bar.
     
   • Type Toggle Reader View in Quick Commands and hit Enter.
     
2. Afterward, the browser will display in a clean view.
   
3. You can toggle this mode on and off using the directions in Step 1.

Tip 10: Use Advanced Mouse Gestures for Quick Actions

1. Open Settings on your browser.
   
2. Then open the Mouse tab and check the Allow Gestures box if not already enabled.
   
3. To use the Alt key, enable the Perform Gestures with the Alt Key option.
   
4. Once done, click and hold the right mouse button (or hold the Alt key) and move your mouse toward the pointer to perform an action.
   

As detailed as this article is, note that it is not exhaustive. There are other features similar to that of the Firefox browser and other browsers we did not discuss. For instance, you can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store into Vivaldi, such as Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

Some of those features are not even available on those browsers. As you continue to use Vivaldi, more productive features will unfold.