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Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts

Almost all modern work happens in a browser tab. These Microsoft Edge shortcuts help you manage tabs, jump to the address bar, search pages and read comfortably. Many of them also work in Chrome.

50 shortcuts 16 essentials Updated October 2026
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Below are 50 Edge shortcuts for tabs, the address bar, favourites, page search, reading and browser control.

Ctrl+T

Open a new tab and switch to it

Ctrl+N

Open a new window

Ctrl+W

Close the current tab

Ctrl+Tab

Switch to the next tab

Ctrl+F

Find on page

Ctrl+R

Reload the current page

Ctrl+P

Print the current page

Alt+Left arrow

Go back one page

Tabs

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+TOpen a new tab and switch to itEssential
Ctrl+Shift+TReopen the last closed tabTime-saver
Ctrl+WClose the current tabEssential
Ctrl+TabSwitch to the next tabEssential
Ctrl+Shift+TabSwitch to the previous tabTime-saver
Ctrl+1..8Switch to a specific tabTime-saver
Ctrl+9Switch to the last tabTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+KDuplicate the current tabTime-saver
Ctrl+MMute or unmute the current tabTime-saver

Basics

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+NOpen a new windowEssential
Ctrl+Shift+NOpen a new InPrivate windowTime-saver
Ctrl+HOpen HistoryTime-saver
Ctrl+JOpen DownloadsTime-saver
Ctrl+RReload the current pageEssential
Ctrl+Shift+RReload the current page ignoring cached contentTime-saver
Ctrl+PPrint the current pageEssential
Alt+HomeGo to your home pageTime-saver
F5Reload the current page (function key alternative)Essential
EscStop loading the current pageEssential
Ctrl+Shift+DeleteOpen Clear browsing dataPower user
Ctrl+Shift+IOpen Developer ToolsPower user
F12Toggle Developer ToolsPower user
Ctrl+Shift+MSign in as a different user or browse as a GuestPower user
Alt+F4Close the browser windowEssential
Alt+EOpen the Settings and More menuTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+YOpen CollectionsPower user

Address bar

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Alt+DorCtrl+LSelect the URL in the address barTime-saver
Ctrl+KOpen a search query in the address barTime-saver
F6Move focus to the next pane (address bar, toolbar, page)Time-saver
Shift+F6Move focus to the previous paneTime-saver

Find

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+FFind on pageEssential
Ctrl+GJump to the next find resultTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+GJump to the previous find resultTime-saver

Favorites

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+DSave the current tab as a favoriteTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+BShow or hide the favorites barTime-saver
Ctrl+Shift+OOpen FavoritesTime-saver

View

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+PlusZoom inTime-saver
Ctrl+MinusZoom outTime-saver
Ctrl+0Reset page zoomTime-saver
F11Toggle full screen modeTime-saver
Ctrl+UView the page sourcePower user

Read

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
F9Enter or exit Immersive ReaderPower user
Ctrl+Shift+UStart or stop Read AloudPower user

Navigate

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Alt+Left arrowGo back one pageEssential
Alt+Right arrowGo forward one pageEssential
SpacebarScroll down one screenEssential
Shift+SpacebarScroll up one screenEssential
TabMove to the next item on the pageEssential
Shift+TabMove to the previous item on the pageEssential

Edit

ShortcutWhat it doesLevelLink
Ctrl+Shift+VPaste as plain textPower user

Pro tip: Closed a tab by accident? Ctrl+Shift+T reopens it, and you can keep pressing it to bring back earlier tabs in order.

Microsoft Edge how-to guides

Step-by-step answers to common Microsoft Edge questions.

Ctrl+Shift+THow to reopen a closed tab in Edge (and Chrome) Ctrl+Shift+NHow to open an InPrivate window in Edge F9How to use Immersive Reader in Edge Ctrl+Shift+KHow to duplicate a tab in Edge

Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful Microsoft Edge shortcuts?

Start with these essentials: Ctrl+T (open a new tab and switch to it); Ctrl+N (open a new window); Ctrl+W (close the current tab); Ctrl+Tab (switch to the next tab); Ctrl+F (find on page).

Do Edge shortcuts work in Google Chrome?

Most do. Edge and Chrome are built on the same engine, so tab, address bar and page shortcuts are nearly identical.

How do I jump straight to a specific tab in Edge?

Press Ctrl+1 to Ctrl+8 to jump to that tab, or Ctrl+9 to go to the last tab.

Do these Microsoft Edge shortcuts work on a Mac?

This list shows Windows shortcuts. On a Mac, Ctrl is usually replaced by Cmd and Alt by Option, though some shortcuts differ. On our homepage you can switch the keyboard layout to Mac to see the Mac versions.

Can I print this Microsoft Edge cheat sheet?

Yes. Use the Print cheat sheet button at the top of this page to print a compact version, or save it as a PDF. It's free to share with your team.

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