Microsoft Edge Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows & Mac
Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you control the browser without a mouse opening tabs, switching pages, managing favorites, and more. The most-used shortcut is Ctrl + T (open a new tab). To open Favorites, press Ctrl + Shift + O. Edge supports over 90 keyboard shortcuts across Windows and Mac, and most Windows shortcuts work on Mac by replacing Ctrl with Command.
Key Takeaways
- Edge has 90+ keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac.
- New tab: Ctrl + T (Win) / Command + T (Mac)
- Open Favorites: Ctrl + Shift + O (Windows)
- Reopen closed tab: Ctrl + Shift + T / Command + Shift + T
- InPrivate window: Ctrl + Shift + N / Command + Shift + N
- On Mac, swap Ctrl → Command for most shortcuts.
- All shortcuts below are verified against Microsoft’s official documentation (2026).
Top 10 Most Useful Edge Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open a new tab | Ctrl + T | Command + T |
| Reopen the last closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T |
| Open Favorites | Ctrl + Shift + O | – |
| Save page as a favorite | Ctrl + D | Command + D |
| Open a new InPrivate window | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Find on page | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| Select the address bar | Ctrl + L | Command + L |
| Switch to the next tab | Ctrl + Tab | Ctrl + Tab |
| Reload the page | Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Zoom in / out | Ctrl + (+ / −) | Command + (+ / −) |
Tabs & Windows Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open a new tab and switch to it | Ctrl + T | Command + T |
| Open a new window | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Open a new InPrivate window | Ctrl + Shift + N | Command + Shift + N |
| Duplicate the current tab | Ctrl + Shift + K | – |
| Close the current tab | Ctrl + W (or Ctrl + F4) | Command + W |
| Close the current window | Ctrl + Shift + W (or Alt + F4) | Command + Shift + W |
| Reopen the last closed tab | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T |
| Switch to the next tab | Ctrl + Tab (or Ctrl + PgDn) | Ctrl + Tab (or Ctrl + Fn + Down) |
| Switch to the previous tab | Ctrl + Shift + Tab (or Ctrl + PgUp) | Ctrl + Shift + Tab (or Ctrl + Fn + Up) |
| Switch to a specific tab (1–8) | Ctrl + 1, 2 … 8 | Command + 1, 2 … 8 |
| Switch to the last tab | Ctrl + 9 | Command + 9 |
| Sign in as a different user / browse as Guest | Ctrl + Shift + M | Command + Shift + M |
| Quit Edge | – | Command + Q |
| Minimize window | – | Command + M |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go back | Alt + Left arrow | Command + [ |
| Go forward | Alt + Right arrow | Command + ] |
| Open your home page in the current tab | Alt + Home | Command + Shift + H |
| Scroll down one screen | Spacebar (or PgDn) | Space |
| Scroll up one screen | Shift + Spacebar (or PgUp) | Shift + Space |
| Go to the top of the page | Home | – |
| Go to the bottom of the page | End | – |
| Move focus to next pane | F6 | – |
| Move focus to previous pane | Shift + F6 | – |
| Turn caret browsing on or off | F7 | – |
Address Bar & Search Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Select the URL in the address bar to edit | Ctrl + L (or Alt + D, F4) | Command + L |
| Open a search query in the address bar | Ctrl + E (or Ctrl + K) | – |
| Add www. and .com to typed text | Ctrl + Enter | – |
| Search the typed query in a new tab | – | Command + Return |
| Paste and search / Paste and go | Ctrl + Shift + L | – |
| Search the web | – | Command + Option + F |
| Open search in sidebar | Ctrl + Shift + E | Command + Shift + E |
Favorites & Collections Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open Favorites | Ctrl + Shift + O | – |
| Save the current tab as a favorite | Ctrl + D | Command + D |
| Save all open tabs as favorites in a new folder | Ctrl + Shift + D | Command + Shift + D |
| Show or hide the favorites bar | Ctrl + Shift + B | Command + Shift + B |
| Set focus on the first item in the favorites bar | Alt + Shift + B | – |
| Open Collections | Ctrl + Shift + Y | – |
History, Downloads & Files Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open History | Ctrl + H | Command + Y |
| Open Downloads | Ctrl + J | Command + Option + L |
| Open a file from your computer in Edge | Ctrl + O | Command + O |
| Save the current page | Ctrl + S | Command + S |
| Open clear browsing data options | Ctrl + Shift + Delete | Command + Shift + Delete |
Find on Page Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open find on page | Ctrl + F (or F3) | Command + F |
| Jump to the next result | Ctrl + G | Command + G |
| Jump to the previous result | Ctrl + Shift + G | Command + Shift + G |
View, Zoom & Reload Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Reload the current page | Ctrl + R (or F5) | Command + R |
| Reload, ignoring cached content | Ctrl + Shift + R (or Shift + F5) | Command + Shift + R |
| Stop loading / close dialog | Esc | Esc |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + Plus (+) | Command + Plus (+) |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + Minus (−) | Command + Minus (−) |
| Reset zoom level | Ctrl + 0 | Command + 0 |
| Enter full screen (toggle) | F11 | Command + Ctrl + F |
| Exit full-screen mode | Esc | Esc |
Printing Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Print the current page | Ctrl + P | Command + P |
| Print using the system dialog | Ctrl + Shift + P | – |
Reading & Accessibility Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Start or stop Read Aloud | Ctrl + Shift + U | Command + Shift + U |
| Enter or exit Immersive Reader | F9 | F9 |
| Paste without formatting | Ctrl + Shift + V | Command + Shift + V |
| Mute the current tab (toggle) | Ctrl + M | Ctrl + M |
| View page source | Ctrl + U | – |
Menus & Toolbar Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open the Settings and more (…) menu | Alt + F (or Alt + E) | – |
| Set focus on the Settings and more button | Alt (or F10) | – |
| Open context menu | Shift + F10 | – |
| Set focus on first item in the toolbar | Alt + Shift + T | – |
| Open the Send feedback dialog | Alt + Shift + I | – |
| Open Help | F1 | – |
Developer Tools Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open Developer Tools | Ctrl + Shift + I (or F12) | Command + Shift + C (or F12) |
| Open the JavaScript Console | – | Command + Option + J |
PDF Viewer (when viewing a PDF in Edge) Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle PDF fit to page / fit to width | Ctrl + \ | Ctrl + \ |
| Rotate PDF counter-clockwise 90° | Ctrl + [ | Ctrl + [ |
| Rotate PDF clockwise 90° | Ctrl + ] | Ctrl + ] |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the keyboard shortcut for Favorites in Microsoft Edge?
Press Ctrl + Shift + O to open Favorites in Microsoft Edge on Windows. To save the current page as a favorite, press Ctrl + D, and to show or hide the favorites bar, press Ctrl + Shift + B.
How do I open a new tab in Microsoft Edge?
Press Ctrl + T on Windows or Command + T on Mac to open a new tab and switch to it. To reopen a tab you just closed, press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Command + Shift + T on Mac).
How do I open an InPrivate window in Edge?
Press Ctrl + Shift + N on Windows or Command + Shift + N on Mac to open a new InPrivate browsing window.
Do Microsoft Edge shortcuts work on Mac?
Yes. Most Edge keyboard shortcuts work on Mac simply replace the Ctrl key with Command. For example, Ctrl + T (new tab) becomes Command + T. Some shortcuts differ: History is Ctrl + H on Windows but Command + Y on Mac.
What is the shortcut to open Developer Tools in Edge?
Press Ctrl + Shift + I or F12 on Windows, or Command + Shift + C or F12 on Mac, to open Developer Tools.
How do I find text on a page in Microsoft Edge?
Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to open find on page. Press Ctrl + G to jump to the next match and Ctrl + Shift + G for the previous match.
Can I customize keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge?
Edge does not let you remap most browser-wide shortcuts, but you can customize DevTools shortcuts in Settings, and you can assign custom shortcuts to extensions at edge://extensions/shortcuts.
How do I open Collections in Microsoft Edge?
Press Ctrl + Shift + Y on Windows to open the Collections pane.
What is the shortcut to start Read Aloud in Edge?
Press Ctrl + Shift + U (Windows) or Command + Shift + U (Mac) to start or stop Read Aloud.
Where can I download a Microsoft Edge shortcuts PDF?
You can download a free printable Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts PDF cheat sheet from the download link in this article.
Master Edge Faster
Learning even a handful of these Microsoft Edge keyboard shortcuts can noticeably speed up your everyday browsing. Start with the essentials Ctrl + T for a new tab, Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen a closed tab, and Ctrl + Shift + O to open Favorites and add more as they become second nature. If you’re on a Mac, remember the simple rule: swap Ctrl for Command and most shortcuts carry over.
Keep this page bookmarked as your reference, or grab the free printable PDF cheat sheet above to pin near your desk. Every shortcut here is verified against Microsoft’s official documentation and updated for 2026, so you can trust it stays accurate as Edge evolves.
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