diff --git a/lua/SpecSwitcher/init.lua b/lua/SpecSwitcher/init.lua
index abecbb7..8b76e2e 100644
--- a/lua/SpecSwitcher/init.lua
+++ b/lua/SpecSwitcher/init.lua
@@ -5,13 +5,18 @@ local Path = require"SpecSwitcher.path"
 
 local _config = {
     descend_dir = {},
-    switch_shortcut = "<leader>n"
+    switch_shortcut = "<leader>n",
+    open_in_new_tab = true
 }
 
 local mapping = Extension_Map:new()
 
-function open(filename)
-    vim.cmd("e " .. filename)
+local function open(filename)
+    if _config.open_in_new_tab then
+        vim.cmd("e " .. filename)
+    else
+        vim.cmd("tabe " .. filename)
+    end
 end
 
 function M.Switch()