Arc shortcuts
- 27 shortcuts
- 3 sections
- Browsers
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
In Quick Navigation, four Arc shortcuts use the arrow keys with the same two modifiers: Switch Tab Up and Switch Tab Down on the up and down keys, Previous Space and Next Space on the left and right keys. Everyday Use has shortcuts for tabs, such as Pin/Unpin Tab, Clear Unpinned Tabs and Reopen Closed Tab, and for the URL: Focus URL Bar, Copy URL and Copy URL as Markdown.
Start with these
- New Tab
- Focus URL Bar
- Pin/Unpin Tab
- Open Little Arc
- Add Split View
- Next Space
Tips for Arc
- New Window ⌘N, New Incognito Window ⇧⌘N and Open Little Arc ⌥⌘N use one letter with different modifiers.
- Copy URL as Markdown ⌥⇧⌘C is Copy URL ⇧⌘C with one more modifier.
- Add Split View ⌃⇧+ and Close Split View ⌃⇧- use the plus and minus keys with the same two modifiers.
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Everyday Use12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | |
| New Window | |
| New Incognito Window | |
| Close Tab | |
| Open Little Arc | |
| Reopen Closed Tab | |
| Pin/Unpin Tab | |
| Copy URL | |
| Copy URL as Markdown | |
| Focus URL Bar | |
| Show/Hide Sidebar | |
| Clear Unpinned Tabs |
Other6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Reset Zoom | |
| Reload | |
| Find in Page |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Arc have on macOS?
Arc has 27 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 3 sections: Everyday Use, Quick Navigation, Other. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Arc shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with New Tab (⌘T), Focus URL Bar (⌘L), Pin/Unpin Tab (⌘D), Open Little Arc (⌥⌘N), Add Split View (⌃⇧+), Next Space (⌥⌘→). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Arc shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 27 Arc shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Arc keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Arc keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Arc shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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