CTRL+CLICK a Link = Link opens in a new tab, but tab doesn't steal focus

PROBLEM

When I CTRL + Click a Link, it opens that link in a new tab and the tab is raised, stealing focus.

USER STORY

I want to be able to click on links and have them open in new tabs, but not have those tabs steal focus. This functionality would mimic web browsers where you can either CTRL+Click or Middle-Mouse-Click a link to open it in a new tab without the tab stealing focus. This is useful when you want to quickly open multiple links in new tabs.

Current Obsidian behavior when clicking a link with a modifier key.
CTRL = opens link in new tab, tab steals focus
CTRL + SHIFT = same as above
CTRL + OPTION = splits right, then opens link in a new tab, tab takes focus
CTRL + OPTION + SHIFT = open link in new window, window takes focus

PROPOSED SOLUTION

I would propose Obsidian mirror the functionality of web browsers, like this.

CTRL + Clicking a Link = opens link in a new tab, tab doesn’t steal focus
CTRL + SHIFT + Clicking a Link = opens in a new tab, tab steals focus

BONUS
Middle Mouse Click would open a link in a new tab, just like a web browser

LEAVE THESE AS-IS
CTRL + OPTION = splits right, then opens link in a new tab, tab takes focus
CTRL + OPTION + SHIFT = open link in new window, window takes focus

WORKAROUNDS

No current work around.

RELATED

Didn’t find anything.

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Thank you.

I think the first link is a separate issue but related to focus. Let’s hope some more options come for handling focus with tabs/panes whether opening a new note, clicking a backlink, etc.