> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pylenium.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pylenium.io/driver-commands/switch-to/new_tab.md).

# new\_tab

## Syntax

```python
py.switch_to.new_tab() -> Pylenium
```

## Usage

{% code title="correct usage" %}

```python
# Open a new window and hold it in a variable
tab = py.switch_to.new_tab()

---or---

# Open a new window and chain a command
py.switch_to.new_tab().visit("https://qap.dev")
```

{% endcode %}

## Arguments

* None

## Yields

* <mark style="color:orange;">**Pylenium**</mark> - The current instance of Pylenium so you can chain commands in the new tab