Cheat sheet guide
Chrome shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 23 searchable Chrome keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Tabs & Windows, Navigation, Page & Search, Tools, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Tabs & Windows
7 shortcuts
New tab
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+T
Mac⌘T
LinuxCtrl+T
New window
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+N
Mac⌘N
LinuxCtrl+N
New incognito window
Ctrl+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Shift+N
Mac⌘⇧N
LinuxCtrl+Shift+N
Close current tab
Ctrl+W
WinCtrl+W
Mac⌘W
LinuxCtrl+W
Reopen closed tab
Ctrl+Shift+T
WinCtrl+Shift+T
Mac⌘⇧T
LinuxCtrl+Shift+T
Next tab
Ctrl+Tab
WinCtrl+Tab
Mac⌘⌥→
LinuxCtrl+Tab
Previous tab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab
WinCtrl+Shift+Tab
Mac⌘⌥←
LinuxCtrl+Shift+Tab
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Focus address bar
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+L
Mac⌘L
LinuxCtrl+L
Reload page
Ctrl+R
WinCtrl+R
Mac⌘R
LinuxCtrl+R
Hard reload
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+R
Mac⌘⇧R
LinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Back
Alt+←
WinAlt+←
Mac⌘←
LinuxAlt+←
Forward
Alt+→
WinAlt+→
Mac⌘→
LinuxAlt+→
Stop loading
Esc
WinEsc
MacEsc
LinuxEsc
Page & Search
6 shortcuts
Find on page
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+F
Mac⌘F
LinuxCtrl+F
Print page
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+P
Mac⌘P
LinuxCtrl+P
Save page
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+S
Mac⌘S
LinuxCtrl+S
Zoom in
Ctrl
WinCtrl
Mac⌘
LinuxCtrl
Zoom out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-
Mac⌘-
LinuxCtrl+-
Reset zoom
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0
Mac⌘0
LinuxCtrl+0
Tools
4 shortcuts
Open downloads
Ctrl+J
WinCtrl+J
Mac⌘⇧J
LinuxCtrl+J
Open history
Ctrl+H
WinCtrl+H
Mac⌘Y
LinuxCtrl+H
Open bookmarks manager
Ctrl+Shift+O
WinCtrl+Shift+O
Mac⌘⌥B
LinuxCtrl+Shift+O
Open developer tools
Ctrl+Shift+I
WinCtrl+Shift+I
Mac⌘⌥I
LinuxCtrl+Shift+I
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Chrome shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new tab.
Can I print this Chrome shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Chrome?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New tab is Ctrl+T on Windows and ⌘T on macOS where available.
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