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Edge shortcuts

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On the number keys in order, with one modifier, the Edge list has Switch to Tab 1 through Switch to Tab 8, and on the nine key it has Switch to Last Tab. Favorites & History has Add Favorite, Save All Tabs as Favorites, Toggle Favorites Bar and Open History. Page Actions includes Read Aloud and Paste Without Formatting, and Downloads has one shortcut, Open Downloads.

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Start with these

  • New Tab
  • Reopen Closed Tab
  • Focus Address Bar
  • InPrivate Window
  • Add Favorite
  • Find

Tips for Edge

  • Two Edge shortcuts are a function key alone: Immersive Reader F9 and Toggle Developer Tools F12.
  • In PDF, Rotate PDF Left ⌃[ and Rotate PDF Right ⌃] use the two bracket keys with one modifier.
  • Save All Tabs as Favorites ⇧⌘D differs from Add Favorite ⌘D only by Shift.
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Tabs & Windows18

ActionShortcut
New Tab
New Window
InPrivate Window
Close Tab
Close Window
Reopen Closed Tab
Switch to Tab 1
Switch to Tab 2
Switch to Tab 3
Switch to Tab 4
Switch to Tab 5
Switch to Tab 6
Switch to Tab 7
Switch to Tab 8
Switch to Last Tab
Previous Tab
Next Tab
Toggle Tab Mute

Favorites & History4

ActionShortcut
Add Favorite
Save All Tabs as Favorites
Toggle Favorites Bar
Open History

Page Actions7

ActionShortcut
Print
Save Current Tab
Open File
Read Aloud
Paste Without Formatting
Clear Browsing Data
Switch User or Guest

Zoom & View5

ActionShortcut
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Reset Zoom
Toggle Full Screen
Immersive Reader

Downloads1

ActionShortcut
Open Downloads

Developer3

ActionShortcut
Open Developer Tools
JavaScript Console
Toggle Developer Tools

PDF3

ActionShortcut
Toggle PDF Fit
Rotate PDF Left
Rotate PDF Right
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Edge have on macOS?

Edge has 53 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 9 sections: Tabs & Windows, Navigation, Favorites & History, Find & Search, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Edge shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with New Tab (⌘T), Reopen Closed Tab (⇧⌘T), Focus Address Bar (⌘L), InPrivate Window (⇧⌘N), Add Favorite (⌘D), Find (⌘F). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download Edge shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 53 Edge shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official Edge keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official Edge 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 Edge 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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