What does Ctrl+Shift+T do?
On ChromeOS, Ctrl+Shift+T reopens the most recently closed tab. The same keys have other meanings in different applications; check the context below.
Recorded actions and binding evidence
Windows
Google Chrome · Browser tabs
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
2 matching entries · individual evidence
Grouped for readability. Each entry keeps its own review status.
- Google Chrome Latest · Browser Controls
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
- Google Chrome Latest · Tabs & Windows
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
Google Chrome shortcut guide · Add Google Chrome to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
- Google Chrome Latest · Browser Controls
Windows · Browser Controls
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the most recently closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
2 matching entries · individual evidence
Grouped for readability. Each entry keeps its own review status.
- Windows 10 · Browser Controls
Not yet individually reviewed
- Windows · Browser Controls
Not yet individually reviewed
- Windows 10 · Browser Controls
Windows 10 · Command Prompt (Windows)
New Tab — Open a new tab in Windows Terminal
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Windows 11 · Command Prompt (Windows)
New Terminal Tab — Open a new tab in Windows Terminal
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Linux
Google Chrome · Browser tabs
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
2 matching entries · individual evidence
Grouped for readability. Each entry keeps its own review status.
- Google Chrome Latest · Browser Controls
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
- Google Chrome Latest · Tabs & Windows
Verified against official documentation · Oct 4, 2026 · Source: Google Chrome Help — Chrome keyboard shortcuts
Checked against the Windows & Linux table in Chrome Help. Mac bindings are not covered by this review.
Google Chrome shortcut guide · Add Google Chrome to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
- Google Chrome Latest · Browser Controls
Ubuntu Linux · Browser Controls
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the most recently closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Ubuntu Linux · Terminal (GNOME)
New Terminal Tab — Open a new tab in GNOME Terminal
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
ChromeOS
ChromeOS · Chrome Browser (ChromeOS)
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the most recently closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Verified against official documentation · Oct 10, 2026 · Source: Google Chromebook Help — Keyboard shortcuts (US QWERTY)
Audited 2026-10-10: matched Ctrl+Shift+T and this action against Google’s official Chromebook shortcut table. US English QWERTY scope; custom mappings may differ. Reopen the most recently closed tab
ChromeOS · File Management
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the most recently closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Verified against official documentation · Oct 10, 2026 · Source: Google Chromebook Help — Keyboard shortcuts (US QWERTY)
Audited 2026-10-10: matched Ctrl+Shift+T and this action against Google’s official Chromebook shortcut table. US English QWERTY scope; custom mappings may differ. Reopen the most recently closed tab
ChromeOS · Linux Terminal (Crostini)
New Tab — Open a new tab in the Linux Terminal app
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed · Source: Google ChromeOS Developers — Terminal settings
Audited 2026-10-10: Google documents configurable Ctrl+T new-tab behavior, not this Ctrl+Shift+T default. Check Terminal Keyboard & mouse settings on the target device.
Platform not individually documented
Discord · Miscellaneous
Create DM / Group DM — Start a new Direct Message or Group DM
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Discord shortcut guide · Add Discord to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
Google Meet · Presenting & Layout
Focus Main View — Remove all panels and focus on the main video feed
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Google Meet shortcut guide · Add Google Meet to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
Microsoft Edge · Browser tabs
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
2 matching entries · individual evidence
Grouped for readability. Each entry keeps its own review status.
- Microsoft Edge Latest · Browser Controls
Not yet individually reviewed
- Microsoft Edge Latest · Tabs & Windows
Not yet individually reviewed
Microsoft Edge shortcut guide · Add Microsoft Edge to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
- Microsoft Edge Latest · Browser Controls
Microsoft Edge · Tabs & Windows
Restore Closed Window — Reopen the last closed window or tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Microsoft Edge shortcut guide · Add Microsoft Edge to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
Mozilla Firefox · Browser tabs
Reopen Closed Tab — Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
2 matching entries · individual evidence
Grouped for readability. Each entry keeps its own review status.
- Mozilla Firefox Latest · Browser Controls
Not yet individually reviewed
- Mozilla Firefox Latest · Tabs & Windows
Not yet individually reviewed
Mozilla Firefox shortcut guide · Add Mozilla Firefox to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
- Mozilla Firefox Latest · Browser Controls
Slack · Navigation
Open Threads — Open the Threads view to see all replies
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Slack shortcut guide · Add Slack to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
Windows Terminal · Tabs & Profiles
New Tab — Open a new tab using the default profile
Ctrl + Shift + T
Not yet individually reviewed
Windows Terminal shortcut guide · Add Windows Terminal to My Shortcut Stack · Compare platform bindings
Context
Browser recovery versus application commands. In a browser, check the recent-tab history and private-session restrictions. In another application, inspect its menu or keymap instead of applying the browser meaning.
Read the application, version, action and binding scope together. Product availability is not evidence for a key combination on every operating system. Verified means the listed binding was checked against its official source; an unreviewed or missing platform remains unknown. Customized keymaps, keyboard layouts and intercepted system keys can change the behavior you observe.
Practical checks
- Focus the application whose recorded action you intend to use.
- Check whether a custom keymap, keyboard language, browser extension or remote session intercepts these keys.
- When the result is unreviewed, consult the official application's shortcut settings instead of guessing a platform equivalent.
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