Shortcuts are the simplest way to boost your browsing productivity. They’re easy to learn and can speed up your browsing even if you just open Chrome to watch videos. Here we have some must-have shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (Mac) |
| Open a new window | Ctrl + n | ⌘ + n |
| Open a new tab, and jump to it | Ctrl + t | ⌘ + t |
| Open your home page in the current tab | Alt + Home | ⌘ + Shift + h |
| Open the previous page | Alt + Left Arrow | ⌘ + [ |
| Close the current tab | Ctrl + w | ⌘ + w |
| Close the current window | Ctrl + Shift | ⌘ + Shift + w |
| Minimize the current window | Alt + Space then n | ⌘ + m |
| Go to the top of the page | Home | Shift + Space |
| Quit Google Chrome | Alt + f then x | ⌘ + q |
BONUS POINT
Google Chrome tips & tricks
Omnibox
That funky little box at the top is called the Omnibox and it isn’t just for website addresses; this guy is also a calculator, currency converter, and more. You don’t even need to hit enter to see results, the Omnibox will immediately provide you with a result.
- Simple math problems
- Convert currency
- Convert units
You can of course always use it as a search engine.
Restart Chrome
Type “Chrome://restart” into your Omnibox and Chrome will immediately restart. This closes and reopens all Chrome windows and tabs, except for incognito tabs. It will also close any other profiles you had open.
