Imagine zipping through tabs, navigating history, and managing downloads without ever touching your mouse. That's the power of Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts! Whether you're a power user juggling dozens of tabs or just want smoother browsing, these hotkeys will transform your experience. In this ultimate guide, we've compiled the complete list of Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts – organized, easy-to-scan, and ready for the newest Edge features. Let's dive in and level up your productivity! ⭐
Shortcuts save precious seconds that add up to hours. Studies show keyboard users are up to 50% faster than mouse-dependent ones. Edge, built on Chromium, offers intuitive hotkeys similar to Chrome but with Microsoft polish. Perfect for Windows 10/11 users – and they work flawlessly across profiles. Ready? Here's the full breakdown in handy tables.
Master tab chaos with these essentials. Switch, create, and close tabs lightning-fast!
| Action | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| Open new tab | Ctrl + T | ⌘ + T |
| New window | Ctrl + N | ⌘ + N |
| New InPrivate window | Ctrl + Shift + N | ⌘ + Shift + N |
| Close current tab | Ctrl + W or Ctrl + F4 | ⌘ + W |
| Switch to next tab | Ctrl + Tab or Ctrl + PgDn | ⌘ + } |
| Switch to previous tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab or Ctrl + PgUp | ⌘ + { |
| Reopen closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | ⌘ + Shift + T |
Jump around pages and search smarter. These Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts make navigation effortless.
| Action | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| Open address bar / Search | Alt + D or Ctrl + L or F6 | ⌘ + L |
| Go back | Alt + Left Arrow or Backspace | ⌘ + [ |
| Go forward | Alt + Right Arrow | ⌘ + ] |
| Go to home page | Alt + Home | ⌘ + Shift + H |
| Reload page | Ctrl + R or F5 | ⌘ + R |
| Hard reload (ignore cache) | Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5 | ⌘ + Shift + R |
| Stop loading | Esc | Esc |
Never lose a page again. Access history, favorites, and search with one keystroke.
| Action | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| Open History | Ctrl + H | ⌘ + Y |
| Open Downloads | Ctrl + J | ⌘ + Shift + J |
| Add to favorites | Ctrl + D | ⌘ + D |
| Open Favorites | Ctrl + Shift + O | ⌘ + Shift + B |
| Search tabs | Ctrl + Space | ⌘ + Space |
Tweak text, zoom in/out, and go immersive – all keyboard-driven.
For coders and tinkerers: Inspect elements and debug like a pro.
| Action | Shortcut (Windows) |
|---|---|
| Open DevTools | Ctrl + Shift + I or F12 |
| Inspect element | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Toggle device toolbar | Ctrl + Shift + M |
Customize them! Head to edge://settings/keyboardShortcuts to remap for your workflow. Practice daily – start with tab switching and navigation. Combine with Edge's vertical tabs or Collections for next-level efficiency. Feeling stuck? Print this list or pin it! 👍
These Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts are pulled from the official Microsoft documentation and verified for the latest builds. Now go dominate your browser – your future self will thank you! 🚀 What's your favorite shortcut? Drop it in the comments below.
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