Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?

No. The listed contexts include ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Windows Terminal, Arc Browser. 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+Tab do?

In ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Ctrl+Shift+Tab means: Switch to the previous tab in Chrome.

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+Tab do?
App	Platform	What it does
ChromeOS Flex / Stable	ChromeOS	Switch to the previous tab in Chrome Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source
Google Chrome	Windows, Linux	Switch to the previous tab Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source
Mozilla Firefox	Platform not independently verified	Switch to the previous tab Verification pending
Microsoft Edge	Platform not independently verified	Switch to the previous tab Verification pending
Safari	Platform not independently verified	Switch to the previous tab Verification pending
Windows Terminal	Platform not independently verified	Switch to the previous tab Verification pending
Arc Browser	Platform not independently verified	Cycle to the previous tab in the Sidebar Verification pending

Mac equivalent

On Mac, use Cmd+Option+Left 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+Tab do?: In ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Ctrl+Shift+Tab means: Switch to the previous tab in Chrome.
Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?: No. The listed contexts include ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Windows Terminal, Arc Browser. 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+Option+Left in Google Chrome. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.