What does Ctrl+N do?
In Windows 11, Ctrl+N means: Open a new browser window.
Last verified: 2026-10-10 (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 | Create a new file or open a new window Verification pending |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open a new window or document Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Open a new Nautilus (Files) window Verification pending |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Open a new browser window Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Open a new browser window Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Create a new file or window Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Google Chrome | Windows, Linux | Open a new browser window Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Google Chrome | Windows, Linux | Open a new browser window Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Microsoft Word | Platform not independently verified | Create a new blank document Verification pending |
| Photoshop | Platform not independently verified | Create a new Photoshop document Verification pending |
| Notion | Platform not independently verified | Create a new page in the sidebar Verification pending |
| Slack | Platform not independently verified | Start a new direct message Verification pending |
| Microsoft Teams | Platform not independently verified | Open a new chat conversation Verification pending |
| Spotify | Platform not independently verified | Create a new empty playlist Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Create a new sequence in the project Verification pending |
| Microsoft Outlook | Platform not independently verified | Compose a new email message Verification pending |
| Microsoft Outlook | Platform not independently verified | Create a new calendar appointment Verification pending |
| Adobe After Effects | Platform not independently verified | Create a new composition Verification pending |
| IntelliJ IDEA | Platform not independently verified | Jump to any class by name Verification pending |
| Obsidian | Platform not independently verified | Create a blank note in the current vault Verification pending |
| Mozilla Firefox | Platform not independently verified | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Mozilla Firefox | Platform not independently verified | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Microsoft Edge | Platform not independently verified | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Microsoft Edge | Platform not independently verified | Open a new browser window Verification pending |
| Notepad++ | Platform not independently verified | Create a new document tab Verification pending |
Mac equivalent
On Mac, use Cmd+N in Google Chrome. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.
Full shortcut pages
- Windows 11 shortcuts
- Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS shortcuts
- ChromeOS Flex / Stable shortcuts
- Windows 10 shortcuts
- Google Chrome shortcuts
- Microsoft Word shortcuts
- Photoshop shortcuts
- Notion shortcuts
- Slack shortcuts
- Microsoft Teams shortcuts
- Spotify shortcuts
- Adobe Premiere Pro shortcuts
- Microsoft Outlook shortcuts
- Adobe After Effects shortcuts
- IntelliJ IDEA shortcuts
- Obsidian shortcuts
- Mozilla Firefox shortcuts
- Microsoft Edge shortcuts
- Notepad++ shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
- What does Ctrl+N do?
- In Windows 11, Ctrl+N means: Open a new browser window.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Windows 10, Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Notion, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Spotify, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe After Effects, IntelliJ IDEA, Obsidian, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Notepad++. 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?
- On Mac, use Cmd+N in Google Chrome. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.