Google Chrome tabs close when clicked on - solution

This annoying behavior started in the middle of last year and comes up a few times a week.

I'll open a new tab in Chrome using the "+" sign:

Then I try to switch between tabs by left clicking on that tab. But when I do that, the tab closes! Super frustrating!

Here's how to fix it: If using a mouse with clickwheel, hold down the clickwheel for a couple of seconds. Yes, that's it.

If you're on a laptop using a touchpad, hold down the left and right buttons simulaneously for a couple of seconds. And yes, that's it.

Hope this helps you!