Android Chrome Shortcuts
Android Chrome keyboard shortcuts with key combinations, actions, and usage notes.
How to use this reference
Use this category reference to find shortcuts for the platform shown. Start with the section for your operating system, read the action and description, and try the shortcut in an appropriate application. Keys joined with a plus sign are held together; alternatives let you choose the combination that works on your keyboard. A gesture requires a compatible touchpad or touch screen rather than a physical keyboard.
Before practicing, check which window has focus. Text fields, browser tabs, terminal sessions, and system dialogs can interpret the same keys differently. Save any open work before testing commands that close a window, delete content, or change system settings. Accessibility commands may need to be enabled in settings first, and a laptop may require the Fn key for function keys. If a combination is intercepted by an application or a custom keymap, consult its built-in help and your operating system settings. Follow the full platform guide for related commands and additional context.
Android
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open New Tab | Tap + button | Tap the plus icon next to the address bar to open a new tab |
| Switch Tabs | Tap Tab Counter button | Tap the number box next to the address bar to see all open tabs |
| Close Tab | X on tab card | In the tab switcher, tap the X on any tab card to close it |
| Close All Tabs | Tab switcher → ⋮ → Close All Tabs | Open the tab switcher, tap the three-dot menu, and choose Close All Tabs |
| Open Incognito Tab | ⋮ menu → New Incognito Tab | Open the overflow menu and select 'New Incognito Tab' for private browsing |
| Go Back | Swipe In from Left or Right Edge | Use the system back gesture to navigate to the previous page |
| Reload Page | Tap Reload icon | Tap the circular reload arrow in the address bar |
| Bookmark Page | Tap Star icon | Tap the star icon in the address bar to bookmark the current page |
| Share Page | ⋮ menu → Share | Share the current URL via messages, email, copy, or other apps |
| Find in Page | ⋮ menu → Find in Page | Search for text on the current web page |
| Open Downloads | ⋮ menu → Downloads | View all downloaded files from the Chrome overflow menu |
| Open History | ⋮ menu → History | View your full browsing history from the overflow menu |
| Zoom In | Pinch Out (2 fingers) | Spread two fingers on the page to zoom in (if the page supports it) |
| Zoom Out | Pinch In (2 fingers) | Pinch two fingers together on the page to zoom out |
| Scroll to Top | Tap Status Bar | Tap the top status bar area to instantly scroll back to the top of a page |
| Request Desktop Site | ⋮ menu → Desktop Site | Reload the page in its desktop (non-mobile) layout |