Chrome shortcuts
— shortcuts — 2 min read
Google Chrome is more than just a browser; for me, it's a vital tool in my daily online activities and in my day to day job. To maximize efficiency and make the most of the browsing experience, here's a compilation of my favourite Chrome shortcuts I use constantly
- Open a New Tab: Press
Ctrl + T
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + T
(Mac). This shortcut will swiftly open a new tab so you can navigate to a different website or start a fresh search. - Close the Current Tab: Press
Ctrl + W
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + W
(Mac). This is a quick way to declutter your browser. - Reopen the Last Closed Tab: Ever closed a tab accidentally? Just press
Ctrl + Shift + T
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + Shift + T
(Mac) to get it back! - Switch Between Tabs: Navigate between open tabs using
Ctrl + Tab
(Windows/Linux/Mac) orCommand + Option + Right Arrow
(Mac) to go to the next tab, andCtrl + Shift + Tab
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + Option + Left Arrow
(Mac) to go to the previous tab. - Open a New Incognito Window: Want to browse privately? Use
Ctrl + Shift + N
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + Shift + N
(Mac) to open a new incognito window. - Bookmark the Current Page: If you find a page you want to revisit, bookmark it by pressing
Ctrl + D
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + D
(Mac). - Search the Web: Instead of navigating to Google or another search engine, just press
Ctrl + K
orCtrl + E
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + Option + F
(Mac) to put the cursor in the omnibox (address bar) and type your search query. - Go to the Address Bar: Jump to the address bar (omnibox) instantly by pressing
Ctrl + L
(Windows/Linux) orCommand + L
(Mac). - Zoom In or Out: Enlarge or reduce the size of the content in your browser with
Ctrl + +
(zoom in) andCtrl + -
(zoom out) on Windows/Linux orCommand + +
andCommand + -
on Mac. UseCtrl + 0
orCommand + 0
to reset to the default zoom level. - Duplicate the tab: As of 4 Sept 2023, Chrome doesn’t have this shortcut though I use the feature quite often. But there are a few tricks you can achieve the same thing. First,
Command + L
andCommand + Enter
. This will open a new tab with the same address in the address bar. If you are ok to use a bit of mouse or trackpad, Click on Refresh withCommand
. It will duplicate the tab.
Incorporate these shortcuts into your daily browsing routine, and you'll find that navigating Chrome becomes faster and more intuitive. With a bit of practice, these key combinations will become second nature, enhancing your overall productivity.