Cheat sheet guide
Firefox shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Firefox keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Tabs And Windows, Navigation, Page, 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 And Windows
8 shortcuts
New Window
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+NMac⌘NLinuxCtrl+N
New Private Window
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+PMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrl+Shift+P
New Tab
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Close Tab
Ctrl+W
WinCtrl+WMac⌘WLinuxCtrl+W
Reopen Closed Tab
Ctrl+Shift+T
WinCtrl+Shift+TMac⌘⇧TLinuxCtrl+Shift+T
Next Tab
Ctrl+Tab
WinCtrl+TabMac⌃TabLinuxCtrl+Tab
Previous Tab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab
WinCtrl+Shift+TabMac⌃⇧TabLinuxCtrl+Shift+Tab
Move Tab To New Window
Ctrl+Shift+PageDown
WinCtrl+Shift+PageDownMac—LinuxCtrl+Shift+PageDown
Navigation
8 shortcuts
Back
Alt+Left
WinAlt+LeftMac⌘LeftLinuxAlt+Left
Forward
Alt+Right
WinAlt+RightMac⌘RightLinuxAlt+Right
Reload
Ctrl+R
WinCtrl+RMac⌘RLinuxCtrl+R
Reload And Bypass Cache
Ctrl+F5
WinCtrl+F5Mac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+F5
Stop Loading
Esc
WinEscMacEscLinuxEsc
Home
Alt+Home
WinAlt+HomeMac⌘HomeLinuxAlt+Home
Open Location
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+LMac⌘LLinuxCtrl+L
Open Search Bar
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Page
8 shortcuts
Find In Page
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Find Next
Ctrl+G
WinCtrl+GMac⌘GLinuxCtrl+G
Find Previous
Ctrl+Shift+G
WinCtrl+Shift+GMac⌘⇧GLinuxCtrl+Shift+G
Zoom In
Ctrl
WinCtrlMac⌘LinuxCtrl
Zoom Out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl+-
Reset Zoom
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0Mac⌘0LinuxCtrl+0
Page Source
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
Print
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+PMac⌘PLinuxCtrl+P
Tools
8 shortcuts
Downloads
Ctrl+J
WinCtrl+JMac⌘JLinuxCtrl+J
Bookmarks Sidebar
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
History Sidebar
Ctrl+H
WinCtrl+HMac⌘⇧HLinuxCtrl+H
Developer Tools
F12
WinF12MacF12LinuxF12
Web Console
Ctrl+Shift+K
WinCtrl+Shift+KMac⌘⌥KLinuxCtrl+Shift+K
Inspector
Ctrl+Shift+C
WinCtrl+Shift+CMac⌘⌥CLinuxCtrl+Shift+C
Responsive Design Mode
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘⌥MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Page Info
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Firefox shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new window.
Can I print this Firefox 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 Firefox?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New Window is Ctrl+N on Windows and ⌘N on macOS where available.
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