In 2008, when Google Chrome first launched, Google may not have predicted the widespread scale of adoption the browser would witness over the years. As of 2024, it is the most-used web browser on computers and mobile devices, occupying over 60% of the market. Its popularity largely stems from the seamless integration with the Google ecosystem, from Gmail to the cloud-based drive.
While using Chrome, you can employ keyboard shortcuts for faster browsing, changing the settings, managing users, etc. The shortcuts can differ slightly based on the device and the operating system.
Shortcuts for Windows & Linux Operating Systems
The list below covers combinations for webpage navigation, accessibility, tab management, and more.
Settings & Features Shortcuts for Chrome
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Alt+F/E or F10 | Open the settings |
| Ctrl+Shift+B | Toggle the bookmarks bar |
| Ctrl+H | Open History |
| Ctrl+J | Open Downloads |
| Shift+Esc | Open Task Manager |
| Ctrl+Shift+J | Open Developer Tools |
| F1 | Open the Help Center |
| Shift+Alt+T | Focus on the first tool in the toolbar |
| Shift+F10 | Show an associated context menu |
| Shift+Tab | Move through different toolbar items |
| Shift+F6 or F6 | Focus on the next pane, like the URL, web content, etc. |
| Ctrl + F6 | Skip to the web content |
| Alt + Shift + i | Open a feedback form |
| Ctrl+Shift+M | Switch between users |
| Ctrl+Shift+Delete | See Clear Browsing Data options |
| Alt + F followed by X | Close the browser |
Shortcuts Related to a Webpage
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+S | Save the webpage |
| Alt + Link click | Download the link target |
| Ctrl+P | Print the webpage |
| F5 or Ctrl+R | Reload the webpage |
| Ctrl+F5 Shift+F5 | Reload the page without considering any cached content |
| Esc | Prevent the page from loading |
| Ctrl+F | Open find |
| Ctrl+G F3 | Find the subsequent occurrence of the input you wish to locate |
| Ctrl+Shift+G Shift+F3 Shift+Enter | Locate the previous occurrence for the input |
| Ctrl+U | Open the page source |
| Ctrl+D | Save the webpage as a bookmark |
| Ctrl+Shift+D | Save all the active pages as bookmarks |
| F11 | Move to or exit from full-screen mode |
| Ctrl + ‘+’ or mouse scroll up | Enlarge everything |
| Ctrl + ‘–’ or mouse scroll down | Diminish everything |
| Ctrl+0 | Restore the page content to the regular size |
| Home | Go to the top |
| End | Go to the bottom |
| Space | Scroll down |
| Shift + mouse wheel scroll | Scroll horizontally |
Window & Tab Management on Google Chrome
Chrome benefits from its sandbox approach to security, opening webpages in unique tabs and preventing malicious code from damaging your system.
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+N | Open a fresh window |
| Ctrl+Shift+N | Open a new incognito window |
| Ctrl+T | Open a fresh tab |
| Ctrl+Shift+T | Reopen the last closed tab (works up to the last ten tabs) |
| Ctrl + Shift + PgUp or PgDn | Move your tabs to the left or right |
| Ctrl+O + Select file | Open a file from the local computer in the browser |
| Ctrl + Link click | Open a link in a fresh tab, but keep it in the background |
| Ctrl + Shift + Link click | Open the link in a new tab and also switch to it |
| Shift + Link click | Open the link in a fresh window |
| Esc + Drag a tab | Restore a tab to the original position |
| Ctrl+1 to 8 | Switch to the tab at the stated position |
| Ctrl+9 | Go to the last tab |
| Alt + ← Backspace | Go to the previous page in the browsing history |
| Alt + → Shift+Backspace | Switch to the next page in your browsing history |
Google Chrome Address Bar Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Search term + Enter | Search using the default search engine |
| Search engine keyword/URL + Space/Tab + Search term + Enter | Search using the search engine related to the inputted keyword or URL |
| Ctrl+Enter | Open the URL after adding ‘www.’ and ‘.com’ |
| Ctrl+K/E | This shortcut puts a ‘?’ in the address bar, and you can type a term after the symbol to run a search using the default search engine. |
| URL + Alt+Enter | Open the URL in a fresh tab |
| Ctrl+L or Alt+D | Highlight the URL |
| Ctrl + ← / → | Take the cursor to the previous or next key term in the address bar |
| Page Up/Down | Select the first or last entry in a drop-down menu |
| Ctrl+Backspace | Erase the key term before the cursor in the address bar |
| Shift+Delete | Delete the selected entry from your browsing history |
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Shortcuts for Mac OS
Safari is the default browser for Mac, but you can easily change it to Chrome, if you prefer. Many shortcuts are also similar to Windows, but for the modifier keys.
Settings & Features Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| ⌘+, | Open Settings |
| Control + F2 | See the main menu bar |
| ⌘+Option+B | Open the bookmark manager |
| ⌘+Shift+B | Toggle the bookmarks bar |
| ⌘+Y | Open History |
| ⌘+Shift+J | Open Downloads |
| ⌘+Shift+Delete | See options for Clear Browsing Data |
| ⌘+Shift+M | Switch between users or browse as a Guest [You can also access payment and password-related information.] |
| ⌘+Option+Shift+ i | Access a feedback form |
| ⌘+Option+Shift + a | Focus on the inactive dialogs |
| ⌘+Q | Close the browser |
Webpage Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| ⌘+Shift+H | Open the home page |
| Space bar | Scroll down the page |
| ⌘+R | Reload the page |
| ⌘+S | Save the page |
| ⌘+Shift+I | Email the page |
| ⌘ + Shift + i | Compose an email linking to the current page |
| ⌘+P | Print the page |
| ⌘+Shift+P | Open Page Setup |
| ⌘+F | Find something on the page |
| ⌘+G | Find the next match for the stated input |
| ⌘+Shift+G or Shift+Enter | Find the previous match |
| ⌘+Option+F | Find something on the web |
| ⌘+E | Find using a selection |
| Option + Delete | Erase the previous word in a text field |
| ⌘+J | Jump to the selection |
| ⌘+Option+I | Open Developer Tools |
| ⌘+Option+J | See the JavaScript Console |
| ⌘+Option+U | Open the page source |
| Option + Link click | Download the target of the clicked link |
| ⌘+D | Save the page as a bookmark |
| ⌘+Shift+D | Save all the tabs as bookmarks |
| ⌘+Shift+F | Switch to or cancel full-screen mode |
| ⌘ + (+) | Increase the size of the page content |
| ⌘ + (-) | Decrease the size of the page content |
| ⌘+0 | Restore the size of the page content |
Window & Tab Management
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Shift + ‘+’ | Maximize your window |
| ⌘+M | Minimize your window |
| ⌘+H | Hide the browser |
| ⌘+Option+H | Hide all the other windows |
| ⌘ +N | Open another window |
| ⌘+T | Open a fresh tab |
| Ctrl + Shift + PgUp or PgDn | Move tabs to the right or left |
| ⌘+Shift+N | Open a window in the incognito mode |
| ⌘+O+ File select | Open a file from your local computer in the browser |
| ⌘+Link click | Open the link in a new background tab |
| ⌘+Shift+Link click | Open the link in a new tab and activate it |
| Shift + Link click | Open the link in a fresh window |
| ⌘+Shift+W | Close the active window |
| ⌘+Shift+T | Reopen the last closed tab |
| ⌘+Option+→ | Switch to the following tab |
| ⌘+Option+← | Switch to the previous tab |
| ⌘ + 1 to 9 | Move to the specified tab, where 9 is the last |
| ⌘ + Option + ↑ or ↓ | Focus on unfocused dialog and all the toolbars |
| ⌘+W | Close the current tab |
| → or ← | See your browsing history |
| ⌘+[ or Delete | Open the previous page in the browsing history |
| Shift+Delete or ⌘+] | Go to the next page in the browsing history |
Address Bar Shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| URL+⌘+Enter | Open the link in a background tab |
| ⌘+L | Highlight the URL |
| Site name + Ctrl + Return | Add www. and .com and open the site in the current tab |
| Site name + Ctrl + Shift + Return | Add www. and .com and open the site in a new window |
| Search term + Enter | Search using the default search engine |
| Search engine keyword + Space + Search term + Enter | Search using the search engine mentioned by the keyword |
| Search engine URL + Search term + Enter | Search using the search engine mentioned in the URL |
| Option + ← / → | Take the cursor to the previous or next key term in the address bar |
| Shift+Option+ ← / → | Highlight the preceding or next key term |
| ⌘+Delete | Delete the key term preceding the cursor |
| Shift-Fn-Delete (when an entry in the address bar is selected) | Delete the entry from your browsing history |
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Android
Google Chrome is a popular browser for Android, with many users opting for a TalkBack screen reader with an external keyboard for faster, more productive work. Under TalkBack, you have two sets of shortcuts or key-maps. The default one has more options, but you can switch to the classic. Android lets you change the modifier key (usually Alt) or reassign shortcuts from the settings menu.
These shortcuts cover everything from reading and playing media to moving across on-page elements.
Default
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Alt + Space | Show TalkBack menu |
| Alt + Any arrow key | Navigate to the next, previous, above, or below item based on the arrow direction |
| Alt + Ctrl + ←/→ | Navigate to the first/last item |
| Alt + Ctrl + ↑ / ↓ | Move to the previous or the next window [Shifts focus between open apps in the split screen view] |
| Alt + Shift + →/← | Navigate to the next or the previous character |
| Alt + Shift + Ctrl + →/← | Go to the next or the previous word |
| Alt + Enter | Click the element in focus |
| Alt + Shift + Enter | Hold the focused element |
| Alt + Backspace | Go back |
| Alt + Ctrl + H | Go to home |
| Alt + Ctrl + R | Go to recent apps |
| Alt + Ctrl + N | Go to notifications |
| Alt + Shift + Space | Play or pause the chosen media |
| Alt + Ctrl + l | Show the installed languages |
| Alt + Ctrl + / | Search the screen |
| Alt + Ctrl + Enter | Read from the top |
| Alt + Shift + Ctrl + Enter | Read from the next item |
| Alt + Shift + Ctrl + → / ← | Go to the next word or the previous one |
| Alt + Shift + → / ← | Go to the next or previous character |
| Alt + Shift + Ctrl + ↑ / ↓ | Go to the next or the previous reading control |
| Alt + Shift + ↑ / ↓ | Adjust the reading control up or down |
| Alt + Ctrl + Space | Show actions |
| Alt + D Alt + Shift + D | Go to the next or previous ARIA landmark, e.g., skip to a certain topic |
| Alt + B Alt + Shift + B | Go to a button |
| Alt + X Alt + Shift + X | Go to a checkbox |
| Alt + Z Alt + Shift + Z | Access a combo box |
| Alt + C Alt + Shift + C | Access a control |
| Alt + E Alt + Shift + E | Access an editable field |
| Alt + F Alt + Shift + F | Access a focusable item |
| Alt + G Alt + Shift + G | Go to a graphic |
| Alt + H Alt + Shift + H | Move to a heading |
| Alt + [1-6] Alt + Shift + [1-6] | Access a heading at the stated level |
| Alt + I Alt + Shift + I | Move to a link |
| Alt + O Alt + Shift + O | Access a list |
| Alt + I Alt + Shift + I | Access a list item |
| Alt + T Alt + Shift + T | Access a table |
Classic
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Alt + Shift + G | Show TalkBack menu |
| Alt + Shift + ↑ / ↓ /←/→ | Move to the first, last, previous or next item |
| Alt + Shift + Enter | Click on the element in focus |
| Alt + Ctrl + H | Go to home |
| Alt + Ctrl + R | Go to the recent apps |
| Alt + Ctrl + N | Go to the notifications |
| Alt + Backspace | Go back |
| Alt + Shift + / | Search for an onscreen item |
| Alt + Shift + Space | Play or pause selected media |
| Shift + Ctrl + ↓ / ↑ | Select the next or previous reading control |
| Ctrl + ↓ / ↑ | Adjust the reading control down or up |
| Alt + Shift + =/- | Go to the next or previous navigation setting |
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iPad
Chrome shortcuts are available on iPads if you use an external keyboard. They use the modifiers Alt or Control (⌥) and Command (⌘).
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| ⌘ + ← or ⌘ + [ | Go back |
| ⌘ + → or ⌘ + ] | Go forward |
| ⌘ + W | Close a tab |
| Shift + ⌘ + \ | Go to the Tab Grid |
| Shift + ⌘ + W | Close all the tabs |
| ⌘ + T or ⌘ + N | Start a new tab |
| ⌥ + ⌘ + → or ⌃ + Tab or ⌘ + } | Go to the next tab |
| ⌥ + ⌘ + ← or Shift + ⌃ + Tab or ⌘ + { | Go to the previous tab |
| ⌘ + (1–8) | Go to the tab in the stated position |
| ⌘ + 9 | Go to the last tab |
| Shift + ⌘ + T | Reopen the last closed tab |
| Shift + ⌘ + N | Open a new incognito tab |
| ⌥ + Shift+ ⌘ + N | Open a new incognito window |
| ⌥ + ⌘ + N | Start a new window |
| ⌘ + l | Open a specific location or highlight a URL |
| ⌥ + ⌘ + r | See your Reading List |
| ⌘ + , | See settings |
| ⌘ + F | Find something on the page |
| Shift + ⌘ + . | Voice search |
| ⌘ + R | Reload a page |
| ⌘ + . | Stop loading a page |
| ⌘ + D | Bookmark a page |
| ⌥ + ⌘ + B | See bookmarks |
| Shift + ⌘ + J or ⌥ + ⌘ + l | See downloads |
| ⌘ + P | |
| Shift + ⌘ + D | Add to your Reading List |
| Shift + ⌘ + ⌫ | Clear your Browsing Data |
| Shift + ⌘ + i | Report an issue |
| ⌘ + ? | See Help |
| ⌘ + Y | See History |
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Google has been consistently working on improving Chrome for different users. Recently, it rolled out a second bookmark feature for Chrome on Android devices.
The company is also experimenting with an AI-based ‘Help me Write’ functionality to assist with writing, querying, etc. while browsing.
Mastering this list of keyboard shortcuts can help you make the most of this competent, secure browser for both work and entertainment.