Imagine zipping through tabs, bookmarks, and searches without ever touching your mouse. That's the magic of Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts! Whether you're a power user juggling dozens of tabs or just want to browse faster, these hotkeys are your secret weapon. In this ultimate guide, we've compiled the complete list of Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts from the latest updates, organized into easy-to-scan tables. Ready to level up? Let's dive in! ⭐
Why Use Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts? Quick Wins for Productivity
Keyboard shortcuts cut down clicks, reduce fatigue, and make you 30% faster (based on user studies). Perfect for developers, multitaskers, or anyone tired of slow navigation. Pro tip: Practice one category at a time to build muscle memory. 👆
1️⃣ General Navigation & Window Shortcuts
Start here—these are your daily drivers for opening, closing, and zooming.
| Action |
Windows Shortcut |
Mac Shortcut |
| Open new tab |
Ctrl + T |
⌘ + T |
| Close current tab |
Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4 |
⌘ + W |
| Reopen closed tab |
Ctrl + Shift + T |
⌘ + Shift + T |
| New window |
Ctrl + N |
⌘ + N |
| New InPrivate window |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
⌘ + Shift + N |
| Switch to next tab |
Ctrl + Tab |
⌘ + Option + Right Arrow |
| Switch to previous tab |
Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
⌘ + Option + Left Arrow |
| Zoom in |
Ctrl + Plus (+) |
⌘ + Plus (+) |
| Zoom out |
Ctrl + Minus (-) |
⌘ + Minus (-) |
| Reset zoom |
Ctrl + 0 |
⌘ + 0 |
2️⃣ Address Bar & Search Shortcuts
Lightning-fast searches and URL mastery. Focus here if you live in the omnibox! 🔍
| Action |
Windows Shortcut |
Mac Shortcut |
| Select address bar |
Alt + D or Ctrl + L or F6 |
⌘ + L |
| Search with default engine |
Ctrl + K or Ctrl + E |
⌘ + K |
| Open search dropdown |
Ctrl + Shift + O |
N/A |
| Go to homepage |
Alt + Home |
N/A |
3️⃣ Tab Management & Pinning
Handle chaos like a boss. Pin, duplicate, and group tabs effortlessly.
| Action |
Windows Shortcut |
Mac Shortcut |
| Pin current tab |
Ctrl + Shift + P |
N/A |
| Duplicate tab |
Ctrl + Shift + K |
N/A |
| Create tab group |
Ctrl + Shift + E |
N/A |
| Show tab overview |
Ctrl + Tab (hold) |
⌘ + Shift + \ |
4️⃣ Bookmarks, History & Collections
Organize your web life without mouse hunts.
| Action |
Windows Shortcut |
Mac Shortcut |
| Add to bookmarks |
Ctrl + D |
⌘ + D |
| Open bookmarks manager |
Ctrl + Shift + O |
⌘ + Option + B |
| Open history |
Ctrl + H |
⌘ + Y |
| Open downloads |
Ctrl + J |
⌘ + Option + L |
| Add to Collections |
Ctrl + Shift + D |
N/A |
5️⃣ Developer Tools & Advanced Shortcuts
For coders and tinkerers—inspect, debug, and profile with ease.
| Action |
Windows Shortcut |
Mac Shortcut |
| Open DevTools |
F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I |
⌘ + Option + I |
| Toggle Inspect Element |
Ctrl + Shift + C |
⌘ + Shift + C |
| Open Console |
Ctrl + Shift + J |
⌘ + Option + J |
| Reload & hard refresh |
Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R |
⌘ + Shift + R |
6️⃣ PDF & Reading View Shortcuts
Edge shines with built-in PDF tools—read and annotate faster.
- Ctrl + Alt + F: Toggle Reading View
- Ctrl + O: Open file (PDFs)
- Ctrl + P: Print current page
- Ctrl + Shift + F: Full screen
Customize Your Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts
Want more? Head to edge://settings/keyboardShortcuts (Ctrl + Shift + , to open settings). Assign custom hotkeys for any command. Game-changer! 👍
For the official full list and updates, check Microsoft's Edge support page.
Final Tips to Dominate Edge
📱 Print this page (Ctrl + P) or bookmark it. Challenge: Use only Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts for a day—watch your speed soar! Got favorites? Share in comments. Happy browsing! 🎉