https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/keep-pinned-tabs-consistent-when-expanding-the-vertical-tabs/m-p/139521#M56653 <P class=""><SPAN>When using Vertical Tabs, pinned tabs are displayed as a compact grid in the sidebar, with multiple tabs arranged in rows and columns.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>However, when </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN>Expand sidebar on hover</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN> is enabled, hovering over the sidebar expands it and the pinned tabs suddenly change from this compact grid into regular-looking vertical tabs with their titles displayed. Still the same panel.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>The tabs are still pinned, but their visual representation changes depending on whether the sidebar is expanded by hovering over it.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>This feels inconsistent and makes the behavior less predictable. A pinned tab should ideally have a consistent UI representation regardless of the sidebar's expanded state.</SPAN></P><P class=""><STRONG><SPAN>Expected behavior:</SPAN></STRONG></P><P class=""><SPAN>Pinned tabs should retain the same UI representation when the sidebar expands. For example, the compact grid of pinned tabs could remain a grid even when the sidebar is expanded.</SPAN></P> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:41:36 GMT Nexl404 2026-09-29T12:41:36Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/keep-pinned-tabs-consistent-when-expanding-the-vertical-tabs/m-p/139521#M56653 <P class=""><SPAN>When using Vertical Tabs, pinned tabs are displayed as a compact grid in the sidebar, with multiple tabs arranged in rows and columns.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>However, when </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN>Expand sidebar on hover</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN> is enabled, hovering over the sidebar expands it and the pinned tabs suddenly change from this compact grid into regular-looking vertical tabs with their titles displayed. Still the same panel.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>The tabs are still pinned, but their visual representation changes depending on whether the sidebar is expanded by hovering over it.</SPAN></P><P class=""><SPAN>This feels inconsistent and makes the behavior less predictable. A pinned tab should ideally have a consistent UI representation regardless of the sidebar's expanded state.</SPAN></P><P class=""><STRONG><SPAN>Expected behavior:</SPAN></STRONG></P><P class=""><SPAN>Pinned tabs should retain the same UI representation when the sidebar expands. For example, the compact grid of pinned tabs could remain a grid even when the sidebar is expanded.</SPAN></P> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:41:36 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/keep-pinned-tabs-consistent-when-expanding-the-vertical-tabs/m-p/139521#M56653 Nexl404 2026-09-29T12:41:36Z