Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows, Mac & Linux (2026)
Firefox keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you perform browser actions instantly without ever touching your mouse. Whether you want to open a new tab, jump to the address bar, reload a page, or launch the developer console, there is a shortcut for it. This guide covers 100+ keyboard shortcuts for Firefox on Windows, Mac, and Linux, updated for the latest Mozilla Firefox release in 2026. A free PDF cheat sheet is available at the bottom of the page.
What are Firefox keyboard shortcuts?
A Firefox keyboard shortcut is a combination of one or more keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Shift, or the Command key on Mac that triggers a specific browser action. Instead of clicking through menus or reaching for your mouse, you press a key combination and the action happens immediately.
Firefox ships with over 200 built-in keyboard shortcuts across navigation, tab management, bookmarks, page view, developer tools, and accessibility. These shortcuts work on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Starting with Firefox 147 (released 2025), you can also fully customize shortcuts from the about:keyboard settings page.
Using shortcuts consistently can save several minutes per hour of browsing especially for developers, researchers, and power users who keep many tabs open and switch between tools frequently.
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- 200+ built-in keyboard shortcuts across all platforms
- Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Firefox holds approximately 3% global browser market share and around 5% in India (StatCounter, 2025)
- Shortcuts can be fully customized since Firefox 147 via about:keyboard
- Shortcut keys work the same in Firefox ESR and Firefox standard releases
Top 15 Firefox shortcuts everyone should know
If you are new to Firefox shortcuts, start with these 15. They cover the actions most users perform dozens of times every day.
| Action | Windows / Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open new tab | Ctrl + T | Command + T |
| Close current tab | Ctrl + W | Command + W |
| Reopen closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T |
| Switch to next tab | Ctrl + Tab | Ctrl + Tab |
| Open new window | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Open private window | Ctrl + Shift + P | Command + Shift + P |
| Jump to address bar | Ctrl + L | Command + L |
| Open downloads | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
| Reload page | F5 or Ctrl + R | F5 or Command + R |
| Hard reload (bypass cache) | Ctrl + Shift + R | Command + Shift + R |
| Find on page | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + | Command + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + – | Command + – |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl + 0 | Command + 0 |
| Open developer tools | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I | F12 or Command + Option + I |
Firefox Features Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or close Downloads | Ctrl + J | Command + J | Ctrl + J |
| Show or hide browsing history | Ctrl + H | Command + H | Ctrl + H |
| Open file | Ctrl + O | Command + O | Ctrl + O |
| Open location / address bar | Ctrl + L | Command + L | Ctrl + L |
| File menu | Alt + F | – | Alt + F |
| Edit menu | Alt + E | – | Alt + E |
| View menu | Alt + V | – | Alt + V |
| History menu | Alt + S | – | Alt + S |
| Bookmark menu | Alt + B | – | Alt + B |
| Tools menu | Alt + T | – | Alt + T |
| Help menu | Alt + H | – | Alt + H |
| Show or hide Add-On Bar | Ctrl + / | Command + / | Ctrl + / |
| Open Screenshots | Ctrl + Shift + S | Command + Shift + S | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Clear private data | Ctrl + Shift + Delete | Command + Shift + Delete | Ctrl + Shift + Delete |
| Open Add-ons and Themes | Ctrl + Shift + A | Command + Shift + A | Ctrl + Shift + A |
| Open Settings / Preferences | – | Command + , | – |
| Toggle Reader View | F9 | F9 | F9 |
| Enter / exit full screen | F11 | Command + Shift + F | F11 |
| Mute / unmute tab | Ctrl + M | Ctrl + M | Ctrl + M |
Bookmarks Shortcuts
| Action | Action | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show or hide bookmarks sidebar | Ctrl + B | Command + B | Ctrl + B |
| Organize bookmarks | Ctrl + Shift + B | Command + Shift + B | Ctrl + Shift + B |
| Add bookmark | Ctrl + D | Command + D | Ctrl + D |
| Bookmark all tabs | Ctrl + Shift + D | Command + Shift + D | Ctrl + Shift + D |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go to homepage | Alt + Home | Option + Home | Alt + Home |
| Go back one page | Alt + Left Arrow or Backspace | Command + Left Arrow | Alt + Left Arrow |
| Go forward one page | Alt + Right Arrow | Command + Right Arrow | Alt + Right Arrow |
| Open new tab | Ctrl + T | Command + T | Ctrl + T |
| Switch to next tab | Ctrl + Tab | Ctrl + Tab | Ctrl + Tab |
| Switch to previous tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
| Switch to tab 1–8 | Ctrl + 1–8 | Command + 1–8 | Ctrl + 1–8 |
| Switch to last tab | Ctrl + 9 | Command + 9 | Ctrl + 9 |
| Close current tab | Ctrl + W | Command + W | Ctrl + W |
| Reopen closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T | Ctrl + Shift + T |
| Reopen closed window | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Move tab left | Ctrl + Shift + Page Up | – | Ctrl + Shift + Page Up |
| Move tab right | Ctrl + Shift + Page Down | – | Ctrl + Shift + Page Down |
| Pin / unpin tab | Right-click tab → Pin | Right-click tab → Pin | Right-click tab → Pin |
Search Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Find bar | Ctrl + F | Command + F | Ctrl + F |
| Find next occurrence | Ctrl + G or F3 | Command + G | Ctrl + G or F3 |
| Find previous occurrence | Ctrl + Shift + G or Shift + F3 | Command + Shift + G | Ctrl + Shift + G |
| Open Quick Find (links only) | ‘ (apostrophe) | ‘ (apostrophe) | ‘ (apostrophe) |
| Close Find bar | Esc | Esc | Esc |
| Search the web (address bar) | Ctrl + K or Ctrl + E | Command + K | Ctrl + K or Ctrl + E |
Address Bar Shortcuts
These shortcuts let you control the Firefox address bar without using your mouse useful for quickly searching, navigating, or opening URLs in new tabs.
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus the address bar | Ctrl + L or F6 | Command + L or F6 | Ctrl + L or F6 |
| Search from address bar | Ctrl + K or Ctrl + E | Command + K | Ctrl + K |
| Complete .com address | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return | Ctrl + Enter |
| Complete .net address | Shift + Enter | Shift + Return | Shift + Enter |
| Complete .org address | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Command + Shift + Return | Ctrl + Shift + Enter |
| Open address in new tab | Alt + Enter | Option + Return | Alt + Enter |
| Select all text in address bar | Ctrl + A (when focused) | Command + A | Ctrl + A |
| Delete selected suggestion | Delete | Delete | Delete |
| Open search in new tab from bar | Alt + Enter | Option + Return | Alt + Enter |
Inside Webpages Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scroll down one line | Down Arrow | Down Arrow | Down Arrow |
| Scroll up one line | Up Arrow | Up Arrow | Up Arrow |
| Scroll down one page | Page Down or Space | Page Down or Space | Page Down or Space |
| Scroll up one page | Page Up or Shift + Space | Page Up or Shift + Space | Page Up or Shift + Space |
| Go to top of page | Home or Ctrl + Home | Command + Up Arrow | Home or Ctrl + Home |
| Go to bottom of page | End or Ctrl + End | Command + Down Arrow | End or Ctrl + End |
| Jump to next link | Tab | Tab | Tab |
| Jump to previous link | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
| Open link in current tab | Enter | Return | Enter |
| Open link in new foreground tab | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Command + Shift + Return | Ctrl + Shift + Enter |
| Open link in new background tab | Ctrl + Enter | Command + Return | Ctrl + Enter |
| Open link in new window | Shift + Enter | Shift + Return | Shift + Enter |
| Download link target | Alt + Enter | Option + Return | Alt + Enter |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + | Command + + | Ctrl + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + – | Command + – | Ctrl + – |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl + 0 | Command + 0 | Ctrl + 0 |
| Zoom in (text only) | Ctrl + + (with zoom text only enabled) | – | – |
| Reload page | F5 or Ctrl + R | Command + R | F5 or Ctrl + R |
| Hard reload (bypass cache) | Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R | Command + Shift + R | Ctrl + F5 |
| Stop loading | Esc | Esc | Esc |
| Toggle caret browsing | F7 | F7 | F7 |
| Select all | Ctrl + A | Command + A | Ctrl + A |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Command + C | Ctrl + C |
| Save page as | Ctrl + S | Command + S | Ctrl + S |
| Print page | Ctrl + P | Command + P | Ctrl + P |
| View page source | Ctrl + U | Command + U | Ctrl + U |
| Toggle Reader View | F9 | F9 | F9 |
| Picture-in-Picture (video) | Ctrl + Shift + ] | Ctrl + Shift + ] | Ctrl + Shift + ] |
Windows Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open new window | Ctrl + N | Command + N | Ctrl + N |
| Open new private window | Ctrl + Shift + P | Command + Shift + P | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| Close window | Ctrl + Shift + W or Alt + F4 | Command + Shift + W | Ctrl + Shift + W |
| Minimize window | – | Command + M | – |
| Quit Firefox | Ctrl + Shift + Q | Command + Q | Ctrl + Shift + Q |
| Toggle full screen | F11 | Command + Shift + F | F11 |
Firefox Developer Tools Shortcuts
These shortcuts open and control Firefox DevTools essential for web developers, designers, and anyone who inspects or debugs web pages.
| Tool / Action | Windows | Mac | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open / close DevTools (Inspector) | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I | F12 or Command + Option + I | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I |
| Open Web Console | Ctrl + Shift + K | Command + Option + K | Ctrl + Shift + K |
| Open Debugger | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Command + Option + Z | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| Open Network Monitor | Ctrl + Shift + E | Command + Option + E | Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Open Style Editor | Ctrl + Shift + G (in DevTools) | Command + Option + G | Ctrl + Shift + G |
| Open Performance Monitor | Ctrl + Shift + P (in DevTools) | Command + Option + P | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| Open Storage Inspector | Ctrl + Shift + S (in DevTools) | Command + Option + S | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Open Browser Console | Ctrl + Shift + J | Command + Shift + J | Ctrl + Shift + J |
| Open Responsive Design Mode | Ctrl + Shift + M | Command + Option + M | Ctrl + Shift + M |
| Pick element on page (Inspector) | Ctrl + Shift + C | Command + Option + C | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Toggle DevTools docking side | Ctrl + ] or Ctrl + [ | Command + ] or Command + [ | Ctrl + ] or Ctrl + [ |
Firefox Mouse Shortcuts
Firefox also supports mouse-based shortcuts that speed up common actions without navigating menus.
| Action | Mouse Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open link in new background tab | Ctrl + Click (Command + Click on Mac) |
| Open link in new foreground tab | Ctrl + Shift + Click (Command + Shift + Click on Mac) |
| Open link in new window | Shift + Click |
| Close a tab | Middle-click the tab |
| Open link in new tab | Middle-click the link |
| Duplicate tab | — (use Ctrl + drag tab) |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + Scroll Up |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + Scroll Down |
| Go back one page | Shift + Scroll Down |
| Go forward one page | Shift + Scroll Up |
| Save link target | Alt + Click (Option + Click on Mac) |
| Auto-scroll | Middle-click on blank page area |
Firefox vs Chrome keyboard shortcuts: key differences
Most Firefox and Chrome shortcuts are identical. However, there are a handful of important differences worth knowing especially if you switch between both browsers. The table below covers the 15 most common actions side by side.
| Action | Firefox (Windows) | Chrome (Windows) | Firefox (Mac) | Chrome (Mac) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New tab | Ctrl + T | Ctrl + T | Command + T | Command + T |
| Close tab | Ctrl + W | Ctrl + W | Command + W | Command + W |
| Reopen closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T |
| New private / incognito window | Ctrl + Shift + P | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + P | Command + Shift + N |
| Address bar focus | Ctrl + L | Ctrl + L | Command + L | Command + L |
| Find on page | Ctrl + F | Ctrl + F | Command + F | Command + F |
| Open DevTools | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I | F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I | Command + Option + I | Command + Option + I |
| Open console | Ctrl + Shift + K | Ctrl + Shift + J | Command + Option + K | Command + Option + J |
| Open downloads | Ctrl + J | Ctrl + J | Command + J | Command + J |
| Open history | Ctrl + H | Ctrl + H | Command + Y | Command + Y |
| Open bookmarks sidebar | Ctrl + B | Ctrl + Shift + B | Command + B | Command + Option + B |
| Bookmark current page | Ctrl + D | Ctrl + D | Command + D | Command + D |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + | Ctrl + + | Command + + | Command + + |
| Hard reload | Ctrl + Shift + R | Ctrl + Shift + R | Command + Shift + R | Command + Shift + R |
| View page source | Ctrl + U | Ctrl + U | Command + U | Command + U |
The biggest practical difference is private browsing: Firefox uses Ctrl + Shift + P while Chrome uses Ctrl + Shift + N. On Mac, opening bookmarks also differs Firefox uses Command + B while Chrome requires Command + Option + B.
A printable one-page cheat sheet covering all the shortcuts in this guide. Keep it at your desk or share it with your team.
How to customize Firefox keyboard shortcuts (about:keyboard)
Since Firefox 147, released in 2025, you can reassign, replace, or remove any built-in Firefox keyboard shortcut directly from the browser no extensions required. Here is how to do it.
Step-by-step: customizing a Firefox shortcut
- Open Firefox and type about:keyboard in the address bar. Press Enter.
- You will see a full list of all customizable Firefox shortcuts organized by category.
- Find the shortcut you want to change. Click the key combination shown next to it.
- Press the new key combination you want to assign. Firefox will show a preview of your new shortcut.
- If your chosen combination conflicts with another shortcut, Firefox will warn you before saving.
- Click Save to confirm. The new shortcut takes effect immediately no restart needed.
- To remove a shortcut entirely, click the Clear button next to it.
- To restore all shortcuts to their original defaults, click Reset all shortcuts to defaults at the bottom of the page.
Things to know before customizing
- Customizable shortcuts are available on Windows, Mac, and Linux from Firefox 147 onwards.
- Custom shortcuts do not sync across devices via Firefox Sync yet you need to set them separately on each device.
- Firefox hotkeys work best with English (US) QWERTY keyboards. Support for other keyboard layouts is limited.
- The about:keyboard page is not available on Firefox for Android or iOS.
- If a shortcut stops working after an update, visit about:keyboard and click Reset all shortcuts to defaults to fix it.
Most useful shortcuts to customize
These are the shortcuts Firefox users most commonly reassign:
| Default shortcut | Default action | Common replacement reason |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + J | Open Downloads | Conflicts with IDE shortcuts in some developer workflows |
| Ctrl + W | Close tab | Accidentally triggered users often remap to a harder combination |
| F7 | Caret browsing toggle | Accidentally activated most users disable this entirely |
| Ctrl + Shift + P | Private window | Conflicts with print shortcuts in some tools |
| / | Quick Find | Conflicts with math and code input on some websites |
Frequently asked questions about Firefox shortcuts
Here are answers to the most common questions about Firefox keyboard shortcuts.
What is the shortcut to open Downloads in Firefox?
Press Ctrl + J on Windows and Linux, or Command + J on Mac. This opens or closes the Downloads panel instantly without navigating through the menu.
How do I open a new private window in Firefox using a keyboard shortcut?
Press Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows and Linux, or Command + Shift + P on Mac. This opens a new Private Browsing window where Firefox does not save your browsing history, cookies, or site data.
Can I customize Firefox keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Starting with Firefox 147 (released 2025), Firefox lets you customize keyboard shortcuts directly from the browser. Type about:keyboard in the address bar and press Enter. You can reassign, replace, or clear any default shortcut from that page. This works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
What is the shortcut to open Firefox DevTools?
Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I on Windows and Linux, or F12 / Command + Option + I on Mac. This opens the full Firefox Developer Tools panel including the Inspector, Console, and Network monitor.
How do I reopen a closed tab in Firefox?
Press Ctrl + Shift + T on Windows and Linux, or Command + Shift + T on Mac. Firefox remembers recently closed tabs and reopens them in order. You can press this shortcut multiple times to reopen several closed tabs.
What is the shortcut to jump to the Firefox address bar?
Press Ctrl + L or F6 on Windows and Linux, or Command + L on Mac. This instantly highlights the address bar so you can type a URL or search term without clicking on it.
Does Firefox have the same keyboard shortcuts as Chrome?
Most common shortcuts are identical Ctrl + T for new tab, Ctrl + W to close, Ctrl + F to find, and F12 for DevTools all work in both browsers. The main differences are in private browsing (Firefox uses Ctrl + Shift + P, Chrome uses Ctrl + Shift + N) and some developer tools shortcuts. See our Firefox vs Chrome shortcuts comparison table above for the full side-by-side.
How do I hard reload a page in Firefox and clear the cache?
Press Ctrl + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5 on Windows and Linux, or Command + Shift + R on Mac. This forces Firefox to bypass the cached version and reload all page assets fresh from the server.
What is the shortcut to enable Reader View in Firefox?
Press F9 on any compatible article page. Reader View strips away ads, sidebars, and clutter and displays just the article text in a clean, readable format. If F9 does not work, look for the Reader View icon in the address bar and click it.
Do Firefox keyboard shortcuts work on Linux?
Yes. Almost all Firefox shortcuts work on Linux with the same key combinations as Windows using Ctrl instead of Command. A small number of shortcuts (such as some Alt + key menu shortcuts) may conflict with your desktop environment or window manager settings on Linux and can be reassigned via about:keyboard.
Final thoughts on Firefox keyboard shortcuts
Firefox offers one of the most complete sets of keyboard shortcuts of any browser covering everything from basic tab management and page navigation to developer tools, accessibility, and private browsing. Once you build the habit of reaching for the keyboard instead of the mouse, the time savings add up fast.
If you are just getting started, focus on the Top 15 shortcuts listed near the top of this guide. Master those first before moving on to the rest. Most power users find that 20 shortcuts cover 90% of everything they do in a browser every day.
If you are a developer, the DevTools shortcuts section is worth bookmarking separately. Navigating the Inspector, Console, and Network monitor entirely by keyboard is one of the fastest ways to speed up your debugging workflow.
This guide is updated regularly to reflect the latest Firefox releases. If you notice a shortcut that has changed or a combination that no longer works, the first thing to check is about:keyboard Firefox may have updated a default, or a conflicting extension may have claimed that key combination.
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