Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts — Complete Cheatsheet
Google Chrome is a powerful web browser, and mastering its keyboard shortcuts can significantly boost your productivity by streamlining common tasks and reducing mouse reliance.
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Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open a new tab | Ctrl+T | Cmd+T | Tabs & Windows |
| Close current tab | Ctrl+W | Cmd+W | Tabs & Windows |
| Reopen last closed tab | Ctrl+Shift+T | Cmd+Shift+T | Tabs & Windows |
| Switch to next tab | Ctrl+Tab | Cmd+Option+Right Arrow | Tabs & Windows |
| Switch to previous tab | Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Cmd+Option+Left Arrow | Tabs & Windows |
| Go to a specific tab (e.g., 1st tab) | Ctrl+1 | Cmd+1 | Tabs & Windows |
| Open a new window | Ctrl+N | Cmd+N | Tabs & Windows |
| Open a new incognito window | Ctrl+Shift+N | Cmd+Shift+N | Tabs & Windows |
| Reload current page | F5 or Ctrl+R | Cmd+R | Navigation |
| Force reload current page (ignoring cache) | Ctrl+F5 or Ctrl+Shift+R | Cmd+Shift+R | Navigation |
| Go back in history | Alt+Left Arrow | Cmd+Left Arrow | Navigation |
| Go forward in history | Alt+Right Arrow | Cmd+Right Arrow | Navigation |
| Open Home page | Alt+Home | Cmd+Shift+H | Navigation |
| Search the web from the address bar | Ctrl+K or Ctrl+E | Cmd+K or Cmd+E | Search & Address Bar |
| Find on page | Ctrl+F | Cmd+F | Search & Address Bar |
| Open Downloads page | Ctrl+J | Cmd+Shift+J | Tools & Settings |
| Open History page | Ctrl+H | Cmd+Y | Tools & Settings |
| Open Bookmarks Manager | Ctrl+Shift+O | Cmd+Option+B | Tools & Settings |
| Zoom in | Ctrl++ | Cmd++ | View |
| Zoom out | Ctrl+- | Cmd+- | View |
| Reset zoom to default | Ctrl+0 | Cmd+0 | View |
| Open Developer Tools | Ctrl+Shift+I or F12 | Cmd+Option+I | Developer |
| Print current page | Ctrl+P | Cmd+P | Other |
| Save current page as | Ctrl+S | Cmd+S | Other |
Tips
- Practice regularly: The more you use shortcuts, the more they become second nature.
- Focus on frequently used actions: Prioritize learning shortcuts for tasks you perform most often.
- Combine shortcuts: Many tasks can be done faster by chaining multiple shortcuts together (e.g., Ctrl+T then type URL).
- Explore context menus: Right-clicking often reveals additional actions and their corresponding shortcuts.
- Consider a cheat sheet: Keep a small list of your most important shortcuts handy until you've memorized them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I see all Google Chrome shortcuts?
Google Chrome doesn't have a built-in 'all shortcuts' page within the browser itself. However, you can find a comprehensive list on Google's official support pages by searching for 'Chrome keyboard shortcuts'.
Can I customise Google Chrome shortcuts?
Yes, to some extent. While you can't directly remap all of Chrome's native shortcuts, you can customize shortcuts for Chrome extensions. Go to `chrome://extensions/shortcuts` in your address bar to manage extension shortcuts.