diff --git a/kitty/boss.py b/kitty/boss.py
index deddd2933..b0c71f3c3 100644
--- a/kitty/boss.py
+++ b/kitty/boss.py
@@ -791,6 +791,8 @@ class Boss:
         if tm is not None:
             tm.next_tab(-1)
 
+    prev_tab = previous_tab
+
     def special_window_for_cmd(self, cmd, window=None, stdin=None, cwd_from=None, as_overlay=False):
         w = window or self.active_window
         if stdin:
diff --git a/kitty/tabs.py b/kitty/tabs.py
index 236cd76b4..24a280ac2 100644
--- a/kitty/tabs.py
+++ b/kitty/tabs.py
@@ -271,6 +271,8 @@ class Tab:  # {{{
     def previous_window(self):
         self._next_window(-1)
 
+    prev_window = previous_window
+
     def neighboring_window(self, which):
         neighbors = self.current_layout.neighbors(self.windows, self.active_window_idx)
         candidates = neighbors.get(which)