Using Reader View is an excellent way to declutter your screen to focus on the content – especially on smaller screens.

Switch to Reader View

Reader View is only available on web pages with longer text content, such as news or blog articles.

To switch to Reader View:

1. Open a web page with suitable content.
2. Tap the Reader View button on the Address Bar.

To exit Reader View, tap the same button on the Address Bar.

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Reader View Settings

To make reading more comfortable, you can adjust the background color, brightness, and the font’s style and size.

To change the settings:

1. While in the Reader View mode, tap the Settings button in the bottom right corner.
2. Make the changes.
3. Tap Done.

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Disable Reader View

If Reader View is a feature you won’t be using and you don’t want the button to show up on the Address Bar, you can disable the feature altogether.

To disable the feature:

1. Go to Settings > Content Settings.
2. Tap on the Reader View toggle button.

If you change your mind, you can re-enable the feature following the same steps as listed above.

The Tab Button pop-up is a unified place in the Vivaldi browser to find, switch, and recover your tabs.

When you encounter an issue and you’re trying to determine whether you can fix it yourself or need to report a bug, follow the steps below. Remember that in many cases it’s important to reload the web page for any changes to take effect.

Restart the browser

Sometimes the simplest things help, so exit/quit the browser, and hopefully on restart the issue will be gone.

If you’ve kept your computer on for a long time, restarting the device may help as well.

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Make sure the browser is up to date

If you’re using an older version of the browser, there’s a chance that the bug has already been fixed and you won’t be having the issue in the latest version of Vivaldi. So make sure to update your browser regularly.

You can also check recent Snapshot changelogs on our Snapshot blog. The latest fixes and newest features are tested in Snapshots, before being released in the Stable version of the browser. Then you need to wait until the next version of Vivaldi Stable is released.

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Test in a different profile

On desktop, sometimes an Extension or a specific Setting can cause the issue. To check if that’s the case, test the website or feature in a Guest Profile or in a new User Profile.

Click on the User Profile button (the image can also be your chosen avatar or Vivaldi account’s profile picture) on the Address Bar to create a new profile or open the guest window.

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Test in another browser

It is possible to install a second version of Vivaldi to test the issue. It’s best to test with the newest version of the browser, i.e. the Snapshot, as the likelihood of the issue being fixed is highest there and in that case, you just need a little patience until the fix is released in the Stable version. On Windows, you can install any version as a Standalone. On macOS and Linux, you can run the Stable and Snapshot versions side by side.

Since Vivaldi is based on Chromium, we sometimes inherit bugs from upstream. If that’s the case, you’ll likely be able to reproduce the bug in other Chromium-based browsers. In that case, please report the bug to the Chromium team.

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Change the reported User Agent

Some websites make sure to check from which browser you’re viewing their pages from and based on the information may alter what you see. The websites may also block access to their content and features altogether. To check whether a website is displayed differently because you’re using Vivaldi, you can change the browser’s Sec-CH-UA identity and check the website again.

To change which browser brand is reported:

1. Go to Settings > Network > User Agent Brand Masking.
2. From the drop-down menu, select whether you want the browser to identify itself without a brand, as Vivaldi, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge.
   In addition, you can set up a custom brand by entering the browser’s brand and version number manually.
3. Restart the browser for the change to take effect.
4. Visit the website again.

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Disable Tracker and Ad blocker

Website functionality may depend on elements with trackers that are blocked by the Tracker and/or Ad blocker. Click on Content Blocker on the left side of the address bar to disable blockers and test the website.

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Disable Extensions

Extensions are a common cause of issues on the desktop browser. That’s one of the reasons Vivaldi has so many built-in features – so your browsing experience won’t be hindered by extension compatibility problems.

To disable Extensions go to Vivaldi menu > Tools > Extensions and toggle all Extensions off from the bottom right corner of each Extension card.

If the issue doesn’t occur with disabled Extensions, start enabling them one by one and test in between each re-enabled Extension.

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Disconnect from VPN

Whether you’re using the built-in Proton VPN in Vivaldi or another VPN service, disconnect/pause the connection and reload the web page to see if the issue still persists.

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Disable Hardware Acceleration

In case the issue you’re facing is related to playing videos and other media or to the user interface’s appearance and responsiveness, you can go to Settings > Performance and see if disabling Hardware Acceleration makes a difference. Remember to restart the browser before testing the issue again.

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Enable (Third-Party) Cookies

Cookies are used for a lot more than tracking users’ browsing habits. Sometimes websites require Third-Party Cookies to display content that was originally posted on a different site. For example, embedded videos or Vivaldi Blog’s comment section.

In Vivaldi, third-party cookies are blocked by default in Private Windows. To review and change your cookie settings, go to Settings > Privacy > Cookies.

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Check your security software

Make sure your anti-virus product is up to date and not blocking Vivaldi. If your anti-virus product warns you about dangers in Vivaldi, it’s most likely a false positive. In that case, review your anti-virus product settings as they might be too sensitive. Read more about it in our answers to common security-related questions.

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Reset settings

If the browser works as expected in a new User Profile with default settings, try resetting the settings in your main profile.

To reset settings:

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to the settings category you want to reset.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the section.
4. Click Reset [category name] Settings to Default.
5. Confirm the decision by clicking Reset Settings in the popup dialog.

Some Settings, such as Enable Mail, Calendar and Feeds, will not be reset.

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Delete Browsing Data

Websites get updated all the time, but information about the old version of the site is still stored in cache files and Cookies. This may cause discrepancies in the displayed website and occasionally even break functionality.

In addition, storing old browsing data for a long time will use up your device’s memory space, so deleting it every now and then can have a positive effect on the browser’s speed as well.

To delete Cache and Cookies on desktop, click on the Clear Browsing Data button in the top-right corner of the History manager or go to Vivaldi menu > Tools > Delete Browsing Data.

Delete all site data per website

If the issue is only occurring on a particular website you can opt for deleting Cookies and Site Data just for that site.

1. Open the website.
2. Click on the Site Info button on the Address Bar and select Site Settings from the menu.
3. In the Usage section, click on Clear Data on the right.
4. Confirm, by clicking Clear in the dialog.
5. Reload the web page.

Delete Cookies and Site Data by cookie site

1. Open the website.
2. Click on the Site Info button on the Address Bar and select Cookies and site data > Manage cookies and site data from the menu.
3. Next to the listed sites, click on Delete saved data from [site name] for each item you want to delete.
4. Click Done.
5. Reload the page.

Delete Cookies in Settings

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies > Saved Cookies.
2. Click on Show Saved Cookies.
3. Scroll through the list of cookies or use the search box to filter out cookies by the website domain.
4. Hover over the cookies you want to delete.
5. Click on Delete Cookies button that appears on the right side.

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Found a bug?

When you’ve followed the steps listed above and you can consistently reproduce the issue, please discuss it on our Forum. There, our Community members can test on their devices and either confirm the bug or suggest a fix for the issue. Some of them can also tell you whether the devs are already aware of the bug or whether a new bug report should be created.

To report a bug first check our bug reporting guidelines and then go to vivaldi.com/bugreport to file it.

One of the channels we like to use to share the latest news and useful information with you is email. For that, we have several newsletters and onboarding email series that you can subscribe to.

Subscribe

To subscribe to Vivaldi’s newsletters:

1. Go to https://vivaldi.com/newsletter/.
2. Select the newsletter(s) you’d like to receive.
3. Click Subscribe.

Some newsletters and email series are more context-based. To those, you can subscribe either in the browser or on relevant pages on our websites. In some cases, for example, when signing up to a Vivaldi account, you’ll receive emails with tips to get you off to a good start automatically.

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Unsubscribe

To unsubscribe from newsletters and onboarding emails:

Option 1

1. Open an email from Vivaldi.
2. Scroll to the end and click on the Unsubscribe link.
3. Confirm that you want to remove yourself from recipients by clicking Unsubscribe.

Option 2

1. Go to https://vivaldi.com/newsletter/unsubscribe/.
2. Enter the email address you subscribed to the newsletter(s) with.
3. Select the newsletter(s) you’d like to unsubscribe from.
4. Click Unsubscribe.

Option 3

1. Go to your account’s profile on https://login.vivaldi.net/profile/samlsso.
2. Deselect the newsletter(s) you want to unsubscribe from in the Newsletter subscriptions section.
3. Click Save.

We recommend not unsubscribing from Technical Updates, as you may miss out on important information regarding your account and the availability of our services.

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Manage Email Notifications

Some Vivaldi services come with their own pages to manage emails.

To manage emails from the Vivaldi Forum:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click on your profile image in the top right corner of the forum and select Settings from the menu.
3. Review your preferences in the Email and Notifications sections.
4. Click Save Changes.

To manage emails from Vivaldi Social:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Go to Preferences > Email Notifications.
3. Review your preferences.
4. Click Save Changes.

To manage emails from Vivaldi Community Blogs:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Go to your blog’s Dashboard > Settings > Discussion > Email me whenever.
3. Review your preferences.
4. Click Save Changes.

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Keyboard Shortcuts can speed up browsing significantly and Single Key Shortcuts take it to another level. With Single Key Shortcuts you don’t need to remember countless key combinations, you can browse using only one hand making it

Use Single Key Shortcuts

To start using Single Key Shortcuts:

1. Go to Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts.
2. Enable Single Key Shortcuts.

To use Single Key Shortcuts, first make sure that none of the input fields (Address Field, text box on a web page, etc.) are focused. Then simply press the command’s shortcut key on your keyboard.

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Customize Shortcuts

To add or edit a keyboard shortcut:

1. Go to Settings > Keyboard.
2. Find the shortcut you want to add or edit.
3. If needed, remove the current shortcut.
4. While the focus is on the input field, press the keys of the new shortcut.

You can also add multiple shortcuts for the same action.

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Examples of Single Key Shortcuts

You can see all Single Key Shortcuts in Settings > Keyboard and most of them can be customized. A handful of examples can be seen below.

• History Back – Z
• History Forward – X
• Scroll on the page – Home, End, Page Up, Page Down
• Switch to previous/next tab – 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Zoom – 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0
• Main menu – Alt
• Focus on the next element on the page – Tab
• Fast forward to the next page on sites with paginated content – Space

Mail and Calendar shortcuts can be seen on the Help page about Mail Shortcuts and the Help page about Calendar Shortcuts, respectively.

Quick Reply in Vivaldi Mail is perfect for those fast, short replies, and feels like using an instant messenger. By removing the need to switch screens to open the composer window, this feature allows you to respond to emails more quickly.

To send a quick reply:

1. Open the email message you want to reply to.
2. Focus on the text field at the bottom of the message pane.
3. Type your message.
4. Click Send.

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Quick Reply field’s visibility

To hide/show the Quick Reply field:

1. Go to Settings > Mail > Mail Settings > Quick Reply.
2. Choose between:
   • Hide Quick Reply,
   • Minimize Quick Reply,
   • Show Quick Reply.

If you choose to display the Quick Reply field, you can also decide whether to quote the message you’re replying to by default or not.

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Resize Quick Reply

To change the size of the Quick Reply field:

1. Place the mouse cursor on the top edge of the section.
2. When you see a double-ended arrow, click and drag the mouse up or down to resize it.

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Minimize Quick Reply

If you’ve set Quick Reply to be shown or minimized, you have the option to easily toggle its visibility from the message view.

To minimize Quick Reply:

1. Place the mouse cursor on the top edge of the section.
2. When you see a double-ended arrow, double-click to hide the section.
   Alternatively, click and drag the edge all the way down.

To display minimized Quick Reply field:

1. Place the mouse cursor on the narrow area between the email message and the Status Bar.
2. When you see a double-ended arrow, click to show the section.
   Alternatively, click and drag the section to your preferred size.

Tab Stacks let you group your browser tabs to keep things neat and organized.

You can use the browser’s screenshot tool, to capture the content on web pages. But if that content is a point in a video, then saving a frame from it directly is faster and gives you a better result than trying to draw a frame around the capture area.

To save a frame from a video as an image file:

1. Play the video and pause it at the point that you want to grab a screenshot of.
2. Right-click (in some cases double right-click) on the video to open the context menu.
3. Select Save Video Frame As.
4. Select the saved file’s destination folder.
5. Click Save.

In addition to saving a frame as an image on your computer, you can also just copy it.

To copy a frame from a video:

1. Play the video and pause it at the point that you want to grab a screenshot of.
2. Right-click (in some cases double right-click) on the video to open the context menu.
3. Select Copy Video Frame.
4. Paste the image where you want to use it.

Connect to Proton VPN effortlessly with your Vivaldi account in the Vivaldi browser.

Address Field is a section on the Address Bar where you can see the URL of the page you’re currently on. There you can enter a new web page link to navigate to the website or a search term to see search results. But the Address Field in Vivaldi has a lot more to offer. Continue reading to learn all about the Address Field.

On the Address Field you’ll find:

•  Site Info and Content blocker – check your connection security and access Site Settings, as well as change the tracker and ad blocking level for the website.
• Address and Search field – type in the link you want to visit or a search term you want to look up.
• Reader View – toggle on and off reader mode for a decluttered and focused reading experience.
•  Reload – if you’ve scrolled too far down and swiping down to reload isn’t reasonable, you can tap on the Reload button.
• Vivaldi menu – gateway to Vivaldi’s key features and settings.

Address Field settings

To move the Address Bar together with the Tab Bar to the bottom of the screen or back up again:

Option 1

1. Go to  Vivaldi menu > Settings > Tabs.
2. Toggle on/off Address Bar At Bottom.

Option 2

1. Long-press on the Address Bar.
2. Select Move Address Bar to the bottom/top.

Address Field Options

• Show X for removing suggestions – To remove irrelevant suggestions in the drop-down menu you can long-press on an entry and tap OK in the confirmation dialog. Alternatively, you can enable Show X for removing suggestions in Settings > Address Bar > Address Field Options to show an X button next to suggestions that can be hidden.
• Show Typed History – It can be handy to see what you previously typed in the Address Field and tap on the suggestion to get to results faster. If you’d rather not see your typed history, you can disable it from Settings > Address Bar > Address Field Options.
• Enable Address Bar swipe gesture – Swipe down/up towards the page content to open the Tab Switcher.

Address Field Suggestions

In Settings > Address Bar > Address Field Suggestions, you can decide whether you see suggestions as you type in the Address Field from your browsing History, Bookmarks, and Direct Match, and more.