Vivaldi Tips

Tip #459

2 апреля, 2024

Have you scrolled on a page for a while and now need to get back to the top? You could scroll the same amount in the opposite direction, drag the scrollbar on the side of the window, or use a keyboard shortcut. You can also use Mouse Gestures and simply draw a line anywhere on the page while holding down the right mouse button.

To create a Mouse Gesture for scrolling:

1. Go to Settings > Mouse > Gesture Mapping.
2. Click on + «New Gesture».
3. Search for «Scroll Page to Top».
4. Click «Next».
5. While holding down the left mouse button, draw the gesture you want to use for the action.
6. Click «Save Gesture».

Tip #458

1 апреля, 2024

If you’ve accumulated too many bookmarks on your Speed Dial and want to group them into folders, all you need to do is drag one of the bookmarks, and when the background of the bottom bookmark changes color release the mouse button.

Once the new folder has been created, right-click on the folder to rename it and, if you wish, add a custom thumbnail (see Tip #69).

Tip #457

28 марта, 2024

There are many ways you can access and manage your bookmarks in Vivaldi. Bookmark Bar is probably one of the more classic options. See below to find out how you can choose which folder of bookmarks and bookmark sub-folders will be displayed there.

To select a Bookmark Bar folder:

Option 1

1. Go to Settings > Bookmarks > Bookmark Bar Folder.
2. Select your preferred folder from the drop-down menu.

Option 2

1. Open the Bookmark Panel or Bookmark Manager.
2. Select the folder the contents of which you want to display on the Bookmark Bar.
3. In the folder information section, tick the box for «Bookmark Bar».

Tip #456

27 марта, 2024

Whether you’re on an unreliable network or just want to confirm that your message was sent, seeing a notification at the corner of the screen will put your mind at ease.

To enable sent mail notifications:

1. Go to Settings > Mail > Mail Settings > Mail Notifications.
2. Enable «Notify on Successfully Sent»

Tip #455

26 марта, 2024

On Vivaldi Social, you can automatically hide posts that you find offensive, deal with sensitive matters, just oversaturate your timelines or you don’t wish to see for any other reason. You have the option to hide them behind a warning, still leaving you the option to click and view the post, or you can hide the posts outright.

To create a filter:

1. Go to Preferences > Filters.
2. Click on «Add new filter».
3. Give the filter a name (if you choose to hide the posts with a warning, the filter’s name will be mentioned on the post).
4. If you want to apply the filter temporarily, select an expiration time.
5. Choose where the filter will be applied — Home and lists, Notifications, Public timelines, Conversations, Profiles.
6. Decide whether to hide the post behind a warning or remove it altogether.
7. Enter the keyword(s) you want to filter out. You can enter words, phrases, hashtags or emojis.
8. Click «Save new filter».

Tip #454

25 марта, 2024

Saving tabs as a Session is a great way to save a selection of tabs for easy access at a later date. While you don’t need them, you can close the tabs to declutter your browser and free up some resources.

To rename a Session:

1. Open the Sessions Panel.
2. Right-click on the session you want to rename and select «Rename» from the context menu.
3. Type in the new name and press Enter.

Tip #453

22 марта, 2024

When you’re holding your phone with just one hand, having everything important within easy reach on the screen is vital. That’s why, when you have the Address Bar at the bottom in Vivaldi on Android or iOS, you can bring the most relevant search suggestions closer to the bottom of the screen as well.

To reverse the search suggestions order on Android:

1. Go to Settings > Appearance.
2. If you haven’t already, enable «Address Bar At Bottom».
3. Toggle on «Reverse search suggestion order».
4. Restart the app.

To reverse the search suggestions order on iOS:

1. Go to Settings > Tabs.
2. If you haven’t already, select «Bottom» for Address Bar Position.
3. Toggle on «Reverse search suggestion order».

Tip #452

21 марта, 2024

Prefer to have apps in your mother tongue or want to learn new vocabulary in a different language? Then it’s time to explore the language settings in Vivaldi.

To change the user interface language:

1. Go to Settings > General > Language > User Interface Language.
2. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.
3. Click «Save Language» and confirm the decision.
4. Restart the browser.

If you don’t see the language of your choice as an option, but you’re well-versed in both English and that language, reach out to us and help us translate the browser.

Tip #451

20 марта, 2024

When replying to an email, Vivaldi Webmail offers a few options for you. You can decide whether to include the message you’re replying to or not. If you decide to keep the message, you can choose whether to write your own message above or below it.

To pick your preference:

1. Go to Settings > Preferences > Composing Messages > Main Options.
2. Click on the dropdown menu next to «When replying» and choose the option that appeals to you:
   • Do not quote the original message,
   • Start new message below the quote,
   • Start new message above the quote,
   • Start new message above the quote (no indentation).

Tip #450

19 марта, 2024

One website wants access to your location, another wants to send you notifications, a third wants access to your camera and microphone, and so on. It’s not easy to remember to which websites you’ve given which permissions. Luckily, you’ll find all websites and their permissions listed neatly in Vivaldi’s Settings.

To review and update Website Permissions:

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Website Permissions.
2. Select either Global Permissions to review the defaults or a specific website on the list.
3. Use the drop-down menu next to each permission type to update it.

Tip #449

18 марта, 2024

Start Page with your Speed Dials isn’t the only option for your Homepage and New Tab Page. You can also set pages of your choice to open when you go to your homepage or open a new tab. It’s common to set a website as one of these pages, but you could also open Bookmarks, Notes, Calendar, and more.

To set an internal page as the Homepage/New Tab Page:

1. Go to Settings > General > Homepage or Settings > Tabs > New Tab Page.
2. Select «Specific Page».
3. Enter the internal page’s link. For example vivaldi://bookmarks, vivaldi://notes, vivaldi://calendar.

Tip #448

15 марта, 2024

When you leave Private Tabs open for longer, you can lock them for additional privacy. Next time you open Vivaldi and wish to view a private tab, you’ll first be asked for your phone’s or tablet’s screen lock (PIN, password, pattern, etc.).

To enable or disable locking of Private Tabs:

1. Go to the Vivaldi menu > Settings > Privacy and Security.
2. Toggle on «Lock Private tabs when you leave Vivaldi».
3. Verify yourself with your device’s unlock method.