Prevent configuration of new tab creation

Policy ID
TabOpenInFgndBgnd
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
At least Internet Explorer 7.0
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Internet Explorer

Description

This policy setting allows you to configure how new tabs are created by default in Internet Explorer.

If you enable this policy setting, the user cannot configure how new tabs are created by default. You must specify whether tabs should open in the foreground or in the background. The user cannot open the tabs in the background by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Select or open the tabs in the foreground by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Select.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how new tabs are created by default.

Options

  • Select tab opening position
    • Foreground
    • Background

Registry

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