Frequently Asked Questions
How to change the background image?
Daily View Tab automatically changes to a new landscape photo every day. You can also right-click on any empty area of the page and select 'Switch Background' to get a random new background image.
How to download the current background image?
You can right-click on any empty area of the page and select 'Download Current Background' to freely download the current background image.
How to open settings?
Right-click on any empty area of the page and select "Settings" from the context menu to open the settings page.
Will my notes and settings sync?
Yes, all your settings are automatically synced across devices using Chrome's built-in sync feature (chrome.storage.sync). As long as you're signed into Chrome with the same account, your settings will be synchronized across all your devices.
How to manage and use bookmarks?
When bookmarks feature is enabled, bookmarks from your Chrome's "Bookmark Bar" folder will be displayed at the top of the new tab page. You can click the bookmark icon on the right to open Chrome's bookmark manager to manage your bookmarks.
How to check yesterday's weather and 3-day forecast?
If weather feature is enabled in settings, click on the current weather area in the main interface to view yesterday's weather and 3-day forecast. You can also click the weather icon in the quick launch area to open this interface.
How to use the Pomodoro timer?
Click the timer icon in the toolbar, set work time (default 25 minutes), then click start.
How to switch dark mode?
Daily View Tab can automatically follow your system theme.
How to change the search engine?
Click the search engine icon in front of the search box to open the search engine switcher, then select your preferred search engine. You can also make this selection in the settings page. Your choice will be automatically saved.
How to use Zen Mode?(Since V0.0.3)
Zen Mode will automatically activate after 20 seconds of inactivity (this interval can be adjusted in settings). You can also manually toggle Zen Mode by clicking the clock in the top-left corner of the main interface.
How to Pin Extension to Toolbar?
To quickly add any website to your Quick Launch: 1. Click the Extensions icon (🧩) in Chrome toolbar 2. Find "Daily View Tab" 3. Click the pin icon to keep it in your toolbar. Once pinned, you can click the extension icon on the toolbar to add current page to your Quick Launch section.
Why does the extension need location permission?
Location permission is required to provide accurate weather information for your area. The extension only uses your location to fetch local weather data and doesn't store your coordinates on any server.
How to enable location permission?
If you denied location access previously, here's how to enable it: 1. Click the lock icon in Chrome's address bar 2. Click "Site settings" 3. Find "Location" under Permissions 4. Change the setting to "Allow" Alternatively: 1. Right-click the extension icon in toolbar 2. Select "Manage Extension" 3. Click "Site permissions" 4. Enable "Location"
How can I provide feedback or suggestions?
If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact our customer service at contact@dailyviewtab.com