Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts – 150+ Shortcuts for Windows
1. Most Useful Chrome Shortcuts
If you don't want to memorize all the shortcuts, start with
these.
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + T |
Open a new tab |
|
Ctrl + W |
Close current tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Reopen last closed tab |
|
Ctrl + Tab |
Go to next tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
Go to previous tab |
|
Ctrl + 1–8 |
Switch to specific tab |
|
Ctrl + 9 |
Switch to last tab |
|
Ctrl + L |
Select address bar |
|
Alt + Left Arrow |
Go back |
|
Alt + Right Arrow |
Go forward |
|
Ctrl + R |
Reload page |
|
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Hard reload |
|
Ctrl + D |
Bookmark current page |
|
Ctrl + F |
Find text on page |
|
Ctrl + H |
Open History |
|
Ctrl + J |
Open Downloads |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Delete |
Clear browsing data |
|
Ctrl + Shift + N |
New Incognito window |
|
Ctrl + P |
Print page |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save page |
|
Ctrl + U |
View page source |
|
Ctrl + Shift + I |
Developer Tools |
2. Tab Shortcuts
Chrome tabs are one of the areas where keyboard shortcuts
can save the most time.
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + T |
Open new tab |
|
Ctrl + W |
Close current tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Reopen recently closed tab |
|
Ctrl + Tab |
Next tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
Previous tab |
|
Ctrl + 1 |
Go to first tab |
|
Ctrl + 2 |
Go to second tab |
|
Ctrl + 3 |
Go to third tab |
|
Ctrl + 4 |
Go to fourth tab |
|
Ctrl + 5 |
Go to fifth tab |
|
Ctrl + 6 |
Go to sixth tab |
|
Ctrl + 7 |
Go to seventh tab |
|
Ctrl + 8 |
Go to eighth tab |
|
Ctrl + 9 |
Go to last tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Page Up |
Move tab left where supported |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Page Down |
Move tab right where supported |
Important shortcut
Ctrl + Shift + T
is one of the best Chrome shortcuts.
If you accidentally close a tab, press it to reopen the
recently closed tab.
You can press it repeatedly to reopen multiple recently
closed tabs.
3. Open Links Faster
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + Click |
Open link in new tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Click |
Open link in new tab and switch to it |
|
Shift + Click |
Open link in new window |
|
Middle-click |
Open link in new tab |
|
Middle-click tab |
Close tab |
These are particularly useful when researching multiple
websites.
4. Address Bar Shortcuts
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + L |
Select address bar |
|
Alt + D |
Select address bar |
|
F6 |
Move focus to address bar |
|
Ctrl + E |
Search from address bar |
|
Ctrl + K |
Search from address bar |
|
Enter |
Open typed address/search |
|
Alt + Enter |
Open typed address in a new tab |
|
Ctrl + L, Alt + Enter |
Open search/address in new tab |
Quick trick
Press:
Ctrl + L
Type:
weather
and press Enter.
Chrome searches for it immediately.
5. Browser Navigation
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Alt + Left Arrow |
Back |
|
Alt + Right Arrow |
Forward |
|
Alt + Home |
Open homepage |
|
Alt + Home |
Open Home page |
|
F5 |
Reload |
|
Ctrl + R |
Reload |
|
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Hard reload |
|
Esc |
Stop page loading |
6. Refresh Shortcuts
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
F5 |
Reload page |
|
Ctrl + R |
Reload page |
|
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Hard reload |
When should you use Ctrl + Shift + R?
If a website appears to be showing an old version of a page,
a hard reload can force Chrome to request resources again.
This is especially useful for developers and website
administrators.
7. Chrome Window Shortcuts
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + N |
Open new Chrome window |
|
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Open Incognito window |
|
Ctrl + Shift + W |
Close current Chrome window |
|
Alt + F4 |
Close Chrome |
|
Alt + Space |
Open window menu |
|
Alt + Tab |
Switch between Windows applications |
8. Incognito Mode
To open an Incognito window:
Ctrl + Shift + N
Incognito mode doesn't save the same local browsing history,
cookies and site data in the normal way after the private session ends.
However, Incognito does not make you anonymous
online. Your employer, school, internet provider or websites may still be able
to observe activity depending on their systems.
9. Bookmarks
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + D |
Bookmark current page |
|
Ctrl + Shift + D |
Bookmark all open tabs |
|
Ctrl + Shift + B |
Show/hide bookmarks bar |
|
Ctrl + Shift + O |
Open Bookmark Manager |
Bookmark all tabs
If you have 15 useful pages open and want to save them:
Press:
Ctrl + Shift + D
Chrome can save the open tabs as bookmarks in a folder.
10. History
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + H |
Open browsing history |
|
Alt + Left Arrow |
Go back |
|
Alt + Right Arrow |
Go forward |
Use:
Ctrl + H
to quickly find a website you visited earlier.
11. Downloads
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + J |
Open Downloads |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save current webpage |
|
Ctrl + P |
Print/save through Print dialog |
Press:
Ctrl + J
to see downloaded files and their download history.
12. Find Text on a Webpage
Press:
Ctrl + F
A search box appears.
Type the word or phrase you are looking for.
For example:
invoice
Chrome highlights matching results on the page.
Press:
Enter
to move to the next result.
This is extremely useful on long webpages.
13. Page Zoom Shortcuts
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + + |
Zoom in |
|
Ctrl + - |
Zoom out |
|
Ctrl + 0 |
Reset zoom |
|
Ctrl + Mouse Wheel |
Zoom in/out |
Example
If website text is too small:
Ctrl + +
Increase the zoom.
To return to normal:
Ctrl + 0
14. Full-Screen Mode
Press:
F11
to enter or exit full-screen mode.
This is useful when:
- Watching
videos
- Giving
presentations
- Reading
webpages
- Working
with web applications
15. Save Webpage
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save current webpage |
|
Ctrl + P |
Print/save page as PDF |
|
Ctrl + D |
Bookmark page |
16. Print Webpage
Press:
Ctrl + P
The Chrome print dialog opens.
You can usually select:
- Printer
- Number
of pages
- Copies
- Paper
size
- Layout
- Destination
You can also choose a PDF destination where available.
17. Copy and Paste
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + C |
Copy |
|
Ctrl + X |
Cut |
|
Ctrl + V |
Paste |
|
Ctrl + Shift + V |
Paste without formatting in supported contexts |
|
Ctrl + A |
Select all |
18. Text Selection
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + A |
Select all |
|
Shift + Arrow |
Extend selection |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow |
Select previous word |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow |
Select next word |
|
Shift + Home |
Select to beginning of line |
|
Shift + End |
Select to end of line |
19. Scroll a Webpage
|
Key |
Action |
|
Spacebar |
Scroll down |
|
Shift + Spacebar |
Scroll up |
|
Page Down |
Scroll down |
|
Page Up |
Scroll up |
|
Home |
Go to top |
|
End |
Go to bottom |
|
Arrow Down |
Scroll down |
|
Arrow Up |
Scroll up |
Fastest way to reach the bottom
Press:
End
Return to the top
Press:
Home
20. Chrome Developer Tools
These shortcuts are useful for developers, bloggers and
website owners.
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + Shift + I |
Open Developer Tools |
|
Ctrl + Shift + J |
Open JavaScript Console |
|
Ctrl + Shift + C |
Inspect an element |
|
F12 |
Open Developer Tools |
Inspect an element
Press:
Ctrl + Shift + C
Then click an element on the webpage.
Chrome opens the corresponding HTML/CSS information in
Developer Tools.
21. Chrome Task Manager
Chrome has its own Task Manager.
In many Chrome versions, use:
Shift + Esc
to open Chrome Task Manager.
It can show information about tabs, extensions and browser
processes.
You can use it to identify a tab or extension consuming
significant resources.
22. Clear Browsing Data
Press:
Ctrl + Shift + Delete
Chrome opens the Clear Browsing Data screen.
You can choose what to clear, such as:
- Browsing
history
- Cookies
and other site data
- Cached
images and files
Review the selected time range and data types before
confirming.
23. Chrome Settings
Type:
chrome://settings
into the address bar.
You can also open Chrome's menu and choose Settings.
Useful internal Chrome pages include:
|
Address |
Purpose |
|
chrome://settings |
Chrome Settings |
|
chrome://history |
Browsing History |
|
chrome://downloads |
Downloads |
|
chrome://bookmarks |
Bookmarks |
|
chrome://extensions |
Extensions |
|
chrome://version |
Chrome version information |
|
chrome://flags |
Experimental features |
Warning: chrome://flags contains experimental
features. Changing flags can cause unexpected browser behaviour.
24. Chrome Tab Management Tricks
Accidentally closed a tab?
Press:
Ctrl + Shift + T
Have too many tabs?
Press:
Ctrl + W
to close the current tab.
Want to jump to a specific tab?
Use:
Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 8
Want the last tab?
Press:
Ctrl + 9
Move between tabs?
Use:
Ctrl + Tab
or:
Ctrl + Shift + Tab
25. Chrome Accessibility Shortcuts
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + + |
Increase page zoom |
|
Ctrl + - |
Decrease page zoom |
|
Ctrl + 0 |
Reset zoom |
|
F11 |
Full screen |
|
Spacebar |
Scroll down |
|
Shift + Spacebar |
Scroll up |
|
Tab |
Move through links/controls |
|
Shift + Tab |
Move backward |
26. Keyboard Navigation Without a Mouse
Press:
Tab
to move through interactive elements on a webpage.
Press:
Shift + Tab
to move backward.
Press:
Enter
to activate a selected link or button.
Press:
Spacebar
to activate certain controls.
This is useful for accessibility and keyboard-only browsing.
27. Chrome Tab Groups
Chrome supports tab groups.
You can create groups for:
- Work
- News
- Research
- Shopping
- Personal
- Projects
There isn't one universal keyboard shortcut for every Tab
Group operation. You can use the tab's context menu or Chrome's available
interface commands.
28. Switch Between Chrome Windows
If you have several Chrome windows open:
Alt + Tab
switches between Chrome and other Windows applications.
You can repeatedly press Tab while holding Alt to select the
required window.
29. Chrome Profile Management
If you use multiple Chrome profiles, you can switch profiles
through Chrome's profile menu.
Keyboard availability for profile-specific commands can
vary, so there isn't a single universal Windows shortcut for every profile
operation.
30. Chrome Media Controls
When supported by the webpage or media player, common
keyboard controls include:
|
Key |
Function |
|
Spacebar |
Play/Pause |
|
Arrow Left |
Move backward |
|
Arrow Right |
Move forward |
|
Arrow Up |
Increase volume |
|
Arrow Down |
Decrease volume |
|
M |
Mute in supported players |
|
F |
Full screen in supported players |
These controls depend on the particular website and
video/audio player.
31. Chrome PDF Viewer Shortcuts
When viewing a PDF in Chrome:
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
Ctrl + F |
Find text |
|
Ctrl + P |
Print |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save |
|
Ctrl + + |
Zoom in |
|
Ctrl + - |
Zoom out |
|
Ctrl + 0 |
Reset zoom |
32. Chrome Developer Shortcuts for Bloggers
If you manage a Blogspot website, these shortcuts can be
especially useful.
|
Shortcut |
Action |
|
F12 |
Developer Tools |
|
Ctrl + Shift + I |
Developer Tools |
|
Ctrl + Shift + C |
Inspect element |
|
Ctrl + Shift + J |
Console |
|
Ctrl + R |
Reload |
|
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Hard reload |
|
Ctrl + U |
View source |
|
Ctrl + F |
Find HTML/text |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save webpage |
These can help you inspect HTML, CSS and webpage elements.
33. Chrome Shortcuts for Bloggers
If you regularly write blog posts, these shortcuts can save
time:
|
Shortcut |
Use |
|
Ctrl + T |
New research tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Restore closed research tab |
|
Ctrl + L |
Enter/search URL |
|
Ctrl + D |
Bookmark useful source |
|
Ctrl + F |
Find information |
|
Ctrl + C |
Copy |
|
Ctrl + V |
Paste |
|
Ctrl + Shift + V |
Paste without formatting where supported |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save webpage |
|
Ctrl + P |
Save/print page |
|
Ctrl + Shift + S |
Browser/application-dependent save behavior |
|
F12 |
Inspect webpage |
34. Chrome Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet
|
Shortcut |
Function |
|
Ctrl + T |
New tab |
|
Ctrl + W |
Close tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Reopen closed tab |
|
Ctrl + Tab |
Next tab |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
Previous tab |
|
Ctrl + 1–8 |
Specific tab |
|
Ctrl + 9 |
Last tab |
|
Ctrl + N |
New window |
|
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Incognito window |
|
Ctrl + L |
Address bar |
|
Alt + Left |
Back |
|
Alt + Right |
Forward |
|
Ctrl + R |
Reload |
|
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Hard reload |
|
Ctrl + D |
Bookmark |
|
Ctrl + Shift + D |
Bookmark all tabs |
|
Ctrl + Shift + B |
Bookmarks bar |
|
Ctrl + Shift + O |
Bookmark Manager |
|
Ctrl + H |
History |
|
Ctrl + J |
Downloads |
|
Ctrl + F |
Find |
|
Ctrl + P |
Print |
|
Ctrl + S |
Save |
|
Ctrl + Shift + Delete |
Clear browsing data |
|
Ctrl + + |
Zoom in |
|
Ctrl + - |
Zoom out |
|
Ctrl + 0 |
Reset zoom |
|
F11 |
Full screen |
|
F12 |
Developer Tools |
|
Ctrl + Shift + I |
Developer Tools |
|
Ctrl + Shift + J |
Console |
|
Ctrl + Shift + C |
Inspect element |
|
Shift + Esc |
Chrome Task Manager |
35. Top 25 Chrome Shortcuts to Memorize
If you use Chrome every day, learn these first:
- Ctrl
+ T – New tab
- Ctrl
+ W – Close tab
- Ctrl
+ Shift + T – Reopen closed tab
- Ctrl
+ Tab – Next tab
- Ctrl
+ Shift + Tab – Previous tab
- Ctrl
+ 1–8 – Switch tabs
- Ctrl
+ 9 – Last tab
- Ctrl
+ L – Address bar
- Alt
+ Left Arrow – Back
- Alt
+ Right Arrow – Forward
- Ctrl
+ R – Reload
- Ctrl
+ Shift + R – Hard reload
- Ctrl
+ D – Bookmark
- Ctrl
+ H – History
- Ctrl
+ J – Downloads
- Ctrl
+ F – Find
- Ctrl
+ Shift + N – Incognito
- Ctrl
+ Shift + Delete – Clear browsing data
- Ctrl
+ P – Print
- Ctrl
+ S – Save page
- Ctrl
+ + – Zoom in
- Ctrl
+ - – Zoom out
- Ctrl
+ 0 – Reset zoom
- F11
– Full screen
- F12
– Developer Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to open a new Chrome tab?
Press Ctrl + T.
How do I reopen a closed Chrome tab?
Press Ctrl + Shift + T.
What is the shortcut to switch between Chrome tabs?
Press Ctrl + Tab to move to the next tab and Ctrl
+ Shift + Tab to move to the previous tab.
How do I jump directly to a Chrome tab?
Press Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 8. To select the
last tab, press Ctrl + 9.
What is the shortcut to open Incognito mode?
Press Ctrl + Shift + N.
What is the shortcut to open Chrome History?
Press Ctrl + H.
What is the shortcut to open Chrome Downloads?
Press Ctrl + J.
How do I search for a word on a webpage?
Press Ctrl + F and type the word you want to find.
What is the shortcut to bookmark a webpage?
Press Ctrl + D.
How do I zoom in on a Chrome webpage?
Press Ctrl + +.
How do I reset Chrome zoom?
Press Ctrl + 0.
What is the shortcut for full-screen Chrome?
Press F11.
How do I open Chrome Developer Tools?
Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I.
How do I inspect an element on a webpage?
Press Ctrl + Shift + C, then click the element you
want to inspect.
How do I clear Chrome browsing data?
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
What is the shortcut to open Chrome Task Manager?
Press Shift + Esc.
