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[Feature Request] - Hide icons in Tab Bar

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Description

Description of the Issue

Please add option Preferences > General > Tab Bar > "Hide icons"

  • could we have option to "Hide icons" besides "Alternate icons" option for the Tab Bar
Expected Behavior

When I enable "Hide icons" the Tab Bar icons on individual tabs ears will be removed

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Research direction

Start by locating the Preferences > General > Tab Bar settings and the existing "Alternate icons" option. Add a corresponding "Hide icons" preference whose enabled state removes icons from individual tabs, then verify the behavior in the tab bar.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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