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Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts (Latest) — Complete Cheat Sheet
Master Google Chrome with these essential keyboard shortcuts for tabs, navigation, and developer tools.
66 shortcuts across 6 categories · Windows · macOS · Linux
Google Chrome is the world's most popular web browser, and its keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up everyday browsing. Whether you're managing dozens of tabs, accessing DevTools for web development, or navigating your bookmarks, learning these shortcuts saves significant time every day.
Tabs & Windows
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Tab | Ctrl + T | Open a new tab |
| Close Tab | Ctrl + W | Close the current tab |
| Reopen Closed Tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed tab |
| Next Tab | Ctrl + Tab | Switch to the next tab |
| Previous Tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Switch to the previous tab |
| Switch to Tab 1–8 | Ctrl + 1–8 | Jump directly to a specific tab by number |
| Switch to Last Tab | Ctrl + 9 | Jump to the last tab |
| New Window | Ctrl + N | Open a new browser window |
| New Incognito Window | Ctrl + Shift + N | Open a new private/incognito window |
| Close Window | Ctrl + Shift + W | Close the current browser window |
| Move Tab Right | Ctrl + Shift + PgDn | Move current tab one position to the right |
| Move Tab Left | Ctrl + Shift + PgUp | Move current tab one position to the left |
Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Go Back | Alt + ← | Go back to the previous page |
| Go Forward | Alt + → | Go forward to the next page |
| Reload Page | Ctrl + R | Reload the current page |
| Hard Reload | Ctrl + Shift + R | Reload bypassing the cache |
| Stop Loading | Escape | Stop the page from loading |
| Go to Homepage | Alt + Home | Open your home page in the current tab |
| Scroll Down | Space | Scroll down one page |
| Scroll Up | Shift + Space | Scroll up one page |
| Go to Top | Ctrl + Home | Jump to the top of the page |
| Go to Bottom | Ctrl + End | Jump to the bottom of the page |
| Open Link in New Tab | Ctrl + Click | Open a link in a background tab |
Address Bar
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Address Bar | Ctrl + L | Move focus to the address bar |
| Search with Google | Ctrl + K | Type a search query directly in the address bar |
| Open URL in New Tab | Alt + Enter | Open the typed URL in a new tab |
| Add www. and .com | Ctrl + Enter | Wrap the typed text with www. and .com and navigate |
| Select Address Bar Text | F6 | Select all text in the address bar |
Bookmarks & History
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bookmark Page | Ctrl + D | Add the current page to bookmarks |
| Bookmark All Tabs | Ctrl + Shift + D | Save all open tabs as bookmarks in a new folder |
| Open Bookmark Manager | Ctrl + Shift + O | Open the bookmark manager |
| Show Bookmarks Bar | Ctrl + Shift + B | Toggle the bookmarks toolbar |
| Open History | Ctrl + H | View your browsing history |
| Open Downloads | Ctrl + J | View your downloads |
| Clear Browsing Data | Ctrl + Shift + Delete | Open the clear browsing data dialog |
Developer Tools & View
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open DevTools | F12 | Open Chrome Developer Tools |
| Inspect Element | Ctrl + Shift + I | Open DevTools and inspect the selected element |
| Open Console | Ctrl + Shift + J | Open the JavaScript Console |
| View Page Source | Ctrl + U | View the HTML source code of the current page |
| Find on Page | Ctrl + F | Open the in-page search bar |
| Zoom In | Ctrl + + | Zoom into the page |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl + - | Zoom out of the page |
| Reset Zoom | Ctrl + 0 | Reset zoom to 100% |
| Full Screen | F11 | Toggle full-screen mode |
| Print Page | Ctrl + P | Print or save the current page as PDF |
Browser Controls
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Tab | Ctrl + T | Open a new tab |
| Close Tab | Ctrl + W | Close the current tab |
| Reopen Closed Tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed tab |
| New Window | Ctrl + N | Open a new browser window |
| New Incognito Window | Ctrl + Shift + N | Open a new private/incognito window |
| Focus Address Bar | Ctrl + L | Select the address bar to type a URL or search |
| Find on Page | Ctrl + F | Open the in-page search bar |
| Go Back | Alt + ← | Navigate to the previous page |
| Go Forward | Alt + → | Navigate to the next page |
| Reload Page | F5 | Reload the current page |
| Hard Reload (bypass cache) | Ctrl + Shift + R | Reload the page and skip the browser cache |
| Bookmark Page | Ctrl + D | Add the current page to bookmarks |
| Open Bookmark Manager | Ctrl + Shift + O | Open the bookmarks manager |
| Open History | Ctrl + H | View your browsing history |
| Open Downloads | Ctrl + J | View your downloads |
| Jump to Tab (1–8) | Ctrl + 1–8 | Switch directly to a tab by position |
| Jump to Last Tab | Ctrl + 9 | Switch to the rightmost open tab |
| Zoom In | Ctrl + + | Increase the page zoom level |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl + - | Decrease the page zoom level |
| Reset Zoom | Ctrl + 0 | Reset the page zoom to 100% |
| Developer Tools | F12 | Open Chrome Developer Tools |
Google Chrome Tips & Tricks
- Pin tabs for quick access: Right-click a tab and choose 'Pin' to make it smaller and keep it at the left side. Use Ctrl+1 to jump to it instantly.
- Use Ctrl+Shift+T to recover closed tabs: Accidentally closed a tab? Press Ctrl+Shift+T repeatedly to reopen multiple closed tabs in order.
- Drag URLs from the address bar: Click and drag the lock icon or URL from the address bar to create a desktop shortcut or bookmark with a single gesture.
Frequently Asked Questions — Google Chrome
- How do I reopen a closed tab in Chrome?
- Press Ctrl+Shift+T (Cmd+Shift+T on Mac) to reopen the last closed tab. You can press it multiple times to restore several closed tabs in order.
- What is the Chrome shortcut to open Developer Tools?
- Press F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I (Cmd+Option+I on Mac) to open Chrome DevTools. Press Ctrl+Shift+J to open directly to the Console tab.
- How do I switch between Chrome tabs with the keyboard?
- Use Ctrl+Tab or Ctrl+PgDn to move to the next tab, and Ctrl+Shift+Tab or Ctrl+PgUp to go to the previous tab. Press Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+8 to jump to a specific tab by number.
How to Learn Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts
Google Chrome is where most people spend the majority of their computer time, which makes its keyboard shortcuts disproportionately valuable. The average knowledge worker opens dozens of tabs a day, navigates between sites constantly, and regularly needs to inspect pages or check console errors. Every time that workflow is interrupted by reaching for the mouse — to open a new tab, close one, or jump to the address bar — a small but real cost accumulates. Chrome's shortcuts eliminate these interruptions entirely, keeping your hands on the keyboard and your focus on the task rather than the browser controls.
The most effective way to build Chrome shortcut habits is to start with just three: Ctrl+T (new tab), Ctrl+W (close tab), and Ctrl+L (focus address bar). Once these three feel automatic, add Ctrl+Shift+T to reopen closed tabs — most people discover this shortcut and immediately wonder how they survived without it. For developers, F12 for DevTools and Ctrl+Shift+J for the Console become just as automatic. Chrome's shortcut system follows conventions shared across most browsers, so time invested here also partially transfers to Firefox, Edge, and Safari.