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Tabs

Tab-based interface for organizing multiple queries.


Creating Tabs

ActionShortcut
New tabCmd/Ctrl+E
Close tabCmd/Ctrl+W
Switch tabsCmd/Ctrl+1-9

Auto-Naming

Tabs automatically named based on query content:

  • SELECT * FROM users → "users"
  • WITH daily_sales AS (...) → "daily_sales"
  • Complex joins → primary table name

Double-click tab name to rename manually.


Tab Switching

  • Click tab in tab bar
  • Cmd+1-9 jump to specific tab
  • Cmd+K search tabs by name

Reordering

Drag tabs to reorder in the tab bar.


Tab State

Each tab maintains:

  • Query text
  • Cursor position
  • Results (while open)
  • BigQuery project/dataset config

Storage Modes

Browser Storage (Default)

  • Stored in browser localStorage
  • No sync across devices
  • Lost if browser storage cleared

Backend Storage

  • Encrypted sync across devices
  • Persists across browsers
  • Requires sign-in

Enabling Backend Storage

  1. Settings → Tab Storage
  2. Toggle "Backend Storage" ON
  3. Choose to upload existing tabs or start fresh

Sync Behavior

  • Auto-syncs on tab changes
  • Cmd+S forces immediate sync
  • Works offline (queues changes)

Storage Limits

TierTabsRetention
Free5090 days inactive
ProUnlimitedIndefinite
EnterpriseUnlimitedCustom