Close Tab in Chrome (macOS)
Press Command + W to close the tab you are looking at.
What it does
Close Tab removes the current tab and moves you to a neighbouring one. When it was the last tab of the window, the window closes too. A tab closed by mistake is not lost: Reopen Closed Tab brings it back, with its history. Pinned tabs close the same way, so check which tab is in front before you press.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOSthis page | Command + W |
| Windows | |
| Linux |
More Chrome shortcuts: Tab and window
- Close all open tabs and the browser
- Close the current window
- Quit Google Chrome
- Open a new window
- Open a new window in Incognito mode
All 61 Chrome shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Chrome shortcut for Close Tab on macOS?
⌘W (Command + W). Press it to close the tab you are looking at.
What is the shortcut for Close Tab in Chrome on Windows and Linux?
On Windows it is Ctrl+W. On Linux it is Ctrl+W.