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Firefox shortcuts

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With the same two modifiers and five different letters, the Tools section of the Firefox list has Developer Tools, Web Console, Inspector, Network Monitor and Responsive Design Mode. Tools also has Take Screenshot, Task Manager, Page Info and Add-ons Manager. In the Tabs & Windows section, Reopen Closed Tab and Reopen Closed Window are New Tab and New Window with Shift added.

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  • New Tab
  • Reopen Closed Tab
  • Focus Address Bar
  • New Private Window
  • Find in Page
  • Take Screenshot

Tips for Firefox

  • Focus Address Bar ⌘L and Focus Search Bar ⌘K use one modifier and two different letters.
  • In Bookmarks & History, Toggle Bookmarks Toolbar ⇧⌘B and Bookmark All Tabs ⇧⌘D are Bookmarks Sidebar ⌘B and Bookmark This Page ⌘D with Shift.
  • Mute/Unmute Tab ⌃M and Expand/Collapse Vertical Tabs ⌃Z are the only two shortcuts in the list that use their modifier.
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Tabs & Windows14

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New Tab
New Window
New Private Window
Close Tab
Close Window
Quit Firefox
Previous Tab
Next Tab
Go to Tab 1-8
Go to Last Tab
Mute/Unmute Tab
Reopen Closed Tab
Reopen Closed Window
Expand/Collapse Vertical Tabs

Bookmarks & History7

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Bookmark This Page
Bookmark All Tabs
Bookmarks Sidebar
Toggle Bookmarks Toolbar
Show All Bookmarks
History Sidebar
Clear Recent History

Tools11

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Developer Tools
Web Console
Inspector
Take Screenshot
Task Manager
Network Monitor
Responsive Design Mode
View Page Source
Page Info
Downloads
Add-ons Manager

Miscellaneous5

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Complete .com Address
Toggle Full Screen
Toggle Reader Mode
Save Page As
Print
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Firefox have on macOS?

Firefox has 46 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: Navigation, Tabs & Windows, Bookmarks & History, Tools, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Firefox shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with New Tab (⌘T), Reopen Closed Tab (⇧⌘T), Focus Address Bar (⌘L), New Private Window (⇧⌘P), Find in Page (⌘F), Take Screenshot (⇧⌘S). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download Firefox shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 46 Firefox shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official Firefox keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official Firefox 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 Firefox 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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