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, Slack, Discord, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Meet, 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 does Ctrl+Shift+T do?

In Windows 11, Ctrl+Shift+T means: Reopen the most recently closed tab.

Last verified: 2026-10-10 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).

Where this shortcut applies

What does Ctrl+Shift+T do?
App	Platform	What it does
Windows 11	Windows	Open a new tab in Windows Terminal Verification pending
Windows 11	Windows	Reopen the most recently closed tab Verification pending
Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS	Linux	Open a new tab in GNOME Terminal Verification pending
Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS	Linux	Reopen the most recently closed tab Verification pending
ChromeOS Flex / Stable	ChromeOS	Reopen the most recently closed tab Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source
ChromeOS Flex / Stable	ChromeOS	Reopen the most recently closed tab Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source
ChromeOS Flex / Stable	ChromeOS	Open a new tab in the Linux Terminal app Verification pending
Windows 10	Windows	Open a new tab in Windows Terminal Verification pending
Windows 10	Windows	Reopen the most recently closed tab Verification pending
Google Chrome	Windows, Linux	Reopen the last closed tab Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source
Google Chrome	Windows, Linux	Reopen the last closed tab Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source
Slack	Platform not independently verified	Open the Threads view to see all replies Verification pending
Discord	Platform not independently verified	Start a new Direct Message or Group DM Verification pending
Mozilla Firefox	Platform not independently verified	Reopen the last closed tab Verification pending
Mozilla Firefox	Platform not independently verified	Reopen the last closed tab Verification pending
Microsoft Edge	Platform not independently verified	Reopen the last closed tab Verification pending
Microsoft Edge	Platform not independently verified	Reopen the last closed window or tab Verification pending
Microsoft Edge	Platform not independently verified	Reopen the last closed tab Verification pending
Google Meet	Platform not independently verified	Remove all panels and focus on the main video feed Verification pending
Windows Terminal	Platform not independently verified	Open a new tab using the default profile Verification pending

Mac equivalent

On Mac, use Cmd+Shift+T in Google Chrome. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ctrl+Shift+T do?: In Windows 11, Ctrl+Shift+T means: Reopen the most recently closed tab.
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, Slack, Discord, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Meet, 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?: On Mac, use Cmd+Shift+T in Google Chrome. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.