What does Alt+Enter do?
In Windows 11, Alt+Enter means: Open the properties dialog for the selected item.
Last verified: 2026-10-04 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Windows | Open the properties dialog for the selected item Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open the Properties panel for the selected item Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open the Properties dialog for the selected file or folder Verification pending |
| Google Chrome | Platform not independently verified | Open the typed URL in a new tab Verification pending |
| IntelliJ IDEA | Platform not independently verified | Show quick-fix and intention actions (the lightbulb) Verification pending |
| Mozilla Firefox | Platform not independently verified | Open the typed URL or search in a new tab Verification pending |
| Microsoft Edge | Platform not independently verified | Open the typed address in a new tab Verification pending |
| Windows Terminal | Platform not independently verified | Toggle Windows Terminal in and out of full screen Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Alt+Enter do?
- In Windows 11, Alt+Enter means: Open the properties dialog for the selected item.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, Google Chrome, IntelliJ IDEA, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Windows Terminal. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.