Opera Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows, Mac & Opera GX

Opera keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that let you control the browser opening tabs, navigating pages, searching, and zooming without touching your mouse. The most-used shortcut is Ctrl + T (⌘ + T on Mac) to open a new tab, followed by Ctrl + W to close one and Ctrl + Shift + T to reopen the last closed tab.

Below is the complete, verified list of Opera and Opera GX shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and Linux, organized by task. Every shortcut here was checked against Opera’s official documentation, so you won’t find dead keys from older versions. You can also download the full list as a free PDF or jump to how to customize your own shortcuts.

Command the Browser Shortcuts

Tabs & Windows Shortcuts

Navigate Pages Shortcuts

Find Text on the Page Shortcuts

Zoom & Display Shortcuts

Edit Text Shortcuts

Advanced (Single-Key) Shortcuts enable first under Settings → Advanced → Browser → Shortcuts → Enable advanced keyboard shortcuts

How to Customize Keyboard Shortcuts in Opera

Opera lets you change almost any default shortcut or create your own. Here’s how:

1. Open Settings (press Alt + P on Windows/Linux, or ⌘ + , on Mac).
2. Click Advanced in the left sidebar, then click Browser.
3. Scroll to the Shortcuts section and click Configure shortcuts.
4. Hover over any command and click Type a shortcut.
5. Press the key combination you want to assign, and it saves automatically.

To change a shortcut you’ve already set, hover over it, delete the existing combination, and type a new one.

Enable single-key (advanced) shortcuts

By default, Opera only uses modifier-based shortcuts (combinations with Ctrl, Alt, or ⌘). To unlock faster single-key shortcuts like pressing Z to go back or X to go forward you need to turn them on:

1. Go to Settings → Advanced → Browser.
2. Under Shortcuts, enable Enable advanced keyboard shortcuts.

Once enabled, these single-key shortcuts become available:

Note: Opera does not assign default shortcuts to every action. Some commands like bookmarking a page have no built-in key and must be assigned manually using the steps above.

Opera GX Keyboard Shortcuts

Opera GX is built on the same Chromium engine as the standard Opera browser, so all the keyboard shortcuts listed above work identically in Opera GX. There is no separate “GX shortcut list” to memorize Ctrl + T, Ctrl + W, Ctrl + Shift + T, and every other shortcut behave the same way.

What makes Opera GX different is its gaming-focused features rather than its hotkeys:

• GX Control (the panel for CPU, RAM, and network limiters) has no default keyboard shortcut. Opera has not assigned one, and it’s one of the most-requested features on the official Opera forums. You can open it by typing opera://gx-control in the address bar, or assign your own shortcut (see below).
• GX Corner (game news and deals) is also opened from the sidebar, not a default key.
• The Gaming Sidebar is toggled from the interface; if you want a key for it, map the “Show sidebar” command yourself.

How to set a custom shortcut for GX Control

Since there’s no built-in key, here’s the workaround:

1. Open Settings → Advanced → Browser → Shortcuts → Configure shortcuts.
2. Find the Show sidebar command and assign a key you’ll remember (for example, F4).
3. Press it to open the sidebar, then click the GX Control panel. Press the key again to hide it.

Honest note: As of 2026, Opera GX still does not offer a true one-press shortcut to open GX Control directly. The methods above are the closest available workarounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortcut to open History in Opera?

On Windows and Linux, press Ctrl + H to open the History page. On Mac, the shortcut is ⌘ + Shift + H.

How do I open Settings in Opera with a shortcut?

Press Alt + P on Windows and Linux, or ⌘ + , (Command + comma) on Mac, to open Opera’s Settings page.

How do I reopen a closed tab in Opera?

Press Ctrl + Shift + T (⌘ + Shift + T on Mac) to reopen the most recently closed tab. Repeat the shortcut to reopen tabs further back in your history.

Are Opera GX keyboard shortcuts different from Opera?

No. Opera GX uses the same core keyboard shortcuts as the standard Opera browser because both are built on Chromium. GX adds extra features like GX Control and the gaming sidebar, but these are accessed through the interface rather than dedicated default keyboard shortcuts.

How do I quit Opera with a keyboard shortcut?

Press Ctrl + Shift + X on Windows and Linux to quit Opera. On Mac, use ⌘ + Q.

Can I create my own keyboard shortcuts in Opera?

Yes. Go to Settings → Advanced → Browser → Shortcuts → Configure shortcuts, hover over any command, click “Type a shortcut,” and press your chosen keys. You can also enable advanced single-key shortcuts in the same menu.

What are “opera keybinds”?

“Keybinds” is another term for keyboard shortcuts key combinations mapped to browser actions. Opera supports both default keybinds and custom ones you set yourself under Configure shortcuts.

Why don’t some Opera shortcuts work?

Some single-key shortcuts (like Z to go back or X to go forward) only work after you enable “Advanced keyboard shortcuts” in Settings → Browser → Shortcuts. Other actions, like bookmarking, have no default shortcut and must be assigned manually.

Conclusion

Opera’s keyboard shortcuts are some of the most flexible of any browser almost every action can be remapped, and power users can unlock single-key shortcuts for even faster browsing. If you only memorize a handful, start with Ctrl + T (new tab), Ctrl + W (close tab), Ctrl + Shift + T (reopen closed tab), and Ctrl + F (find on page); those four alone will noticeably speed up your day.

For anything you use constantly, take two minutes to set a custom shortcut under Settings → Browser → Configure shortcuts it’s the single biggest time-saver most Opera users never touch.

Want this list offline? Download the full Opera shortcuts PDF cheat sheet and keep it handy while the keys become muscle memory.

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