How to open new doc tab shortcuts on the right side of Visual Studio?

Question

When I open a new document, a tab label is displayed on the left side of the panel. How can I do this on the right?

Answer 1

To tell Visual Studio that new tabs are open to the right of existing tabs:

• Click "Tools" and select "Options."
• In the Environment heading, in the list on the left, click the Documents tab.
• Check the box next to "Insert documents to the right of existing tabs."

Answer 2

For Visual Studio 2012, 2013 and later, this option has moved to the Tabs and Windows section.

Updated directions:

• Click "Tools" and select "Options."
• In the "Environment" heading in the list on the left, click the "Tabs and Windows" button.
• Check the box next to "Insert new tabs to the right of existing tabs." This should be the first check box in the "Well Well" tab section.

Answer 3

In Visual Studio 2015, this option was moved to Options → Environment → Tabs and Windows.