diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6d46f0f8..5b122818 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -39,11 +39,12 @@ nnoremap <leader>n :LuaTreeFindFile<CR>
 - if the file is a symlink, `<CR>` will follow the symlink
 - type `<C-v>` will open the file in a vertical split
 - type `<C-x>` will open the file in a horizontal split
+- type `<C-t>` will open the file in a new tab
 - Double left click acts like `<CR>`
 - Double right click acts like `.`
 
 ## Features
-- [x] Open file in current buffer or in split with FzF like bindings (`<CR>`, `<C-v>`, `<C-x>`)
+- [x] Open file in current buffer or in split with FzF like bindings (`<CR>`, `<C-v>`, `<C-x>`, `<C-t>`)
 - [x] File icons with vim-devicons
 - [x] Syntax highlighting ([exa](https://github.com/ogham/exa) like)
 - [x] Change directory with `.`
@@ -66,7 +67,6 @@ nnoremap <leader>n :LuaTreeFindFile<CR>
 - sneak like cd command to find a file/directory
 - better default colors (use default vim groups)
 - create proper highlight groups or add highlight function to give the user ability to setup colors themselves
-- add `<C-t>` to open buffer in new tab
 
 ### Window Feature / Fixes
 - opening help should open on the bottom
diff --git a/doc/nvim-tree-lua.txt b/doc/nvim-tree-lua.txt
index 7bac7cbf..34474a43 100644
--- a/doc/nvim-tree-lua.txt
+++ b/doc/nvim-tree-lua.txt
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ INFORMATIONS				        *nvim-tree-info*
 - if the file is a symlink, '<CR>' will follow the symlink
 - type '<C-v>' will open the file in a vertical split
 - type '<C-x>' will open the file in a horizontal split
+- type '<C-t>' will open the file in a new tab
 
 - Double left click acts like '<CR>'
 - Double right click acts like '.'
diff --git a/lua/lib/winutils.lua b/lua/lib/winutils.lua
index 62faf1b0..721a90f1 100644
--- a/lua/lib/winutils.lua
+++ b/lua/lib/winutils.lua
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ local function set_mappings()
         ['<2-RightMouse>'] = 'open_file("chdir")';
         ['<C-v>'] = 'open_file("vsplit")';
         ['<C-x>'] = 'open_file("split")';
+        ['<C-t>'] = 'open_file("tabnew")';
         ['.'] = 'open_file("chdir")';
         a = 'edit_file("create")';
         d = 'edit_file("remove")';