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Edge shortcuts

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In the Tabs & Windows section of the Edge list, Shift turns New Tab into Reopen Closed Tab and New Window into New InPrivate Window. Switch to a Specific Tab reaches the first eight tabs by their number, and Switch to Last Tab the last one. Favorites & History has Add Favorite, Open Favorites, Open History and Open Downloads.

Start with these

  • New Tab
  • Reopen Closed Tab
  • New InPrivate Window
  • Add Favorite
  • Find on Page
  • Open History

Tips for Edge

  • In Find & Search, Find Previous CtrlShiftG is Find Next CtrlG with Shift held as well.
  • In PDF, Rotate PDF Counterclockwise Ctrl[ and Rotate PDF Clockwise Ctrl] use the two bracket keys with one modifier.
  • Save All Tabs as Favorites CtrlShiftD differs from Add Favorite CtrlD only by Shift.
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Tabs & Windows16

ActionShortcut
Duplicate Tab
Toggle Tab Mute
New Window
New InPrivate Window
New Tab
Reopen Closed Tab
Close Tab
Close Window
Switch to a Specific Tab
Switch to Last Tab
Next Tab
Previous Tab
Close Window
Close Tab
Next Tab
Previous Tab

Favorites & History8

ActionShortcut
Toggle Favorites Bar
Add Favorite
Save All Tabs as Favorites
Open History
Open Downloads
Open Favorites
Open Collections
Open Clear Browsing Data Options

Page Actions9

ActionShortcut
Open Send Feedback Dialog
Switch User or Guest
Open File
Print
Print Using System Dialog
Save Current Page
Start or Stop Read Aloud
Paste Without Formatting
Open Help

Zoom & View5

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

Focus & Menus12

ActionShortcut
Focus First Item in Favorites Bar
Open Settings and More Menu
Open Settings and More Menu
Focus First Item in App Bar Toolbar
Move Focus to Next Pane
Move Focus to Previous Pane
Move Focus to Web Content Pane
Turn Caret Browsing On or Off
Focus Settings and More Button
Open Context Menu
Go to Next Tab Stop
Go to Previous Tab Stop

Developer3

ActionShortcut
Open Developer Tools
View Source
Open Developer Tools

PDF3

ActionShortcut
Toggle PDF Fit
Rotate PDF Counterclockwise
Rotate PDF Clockwise
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Edge have on Windows?

Edge has 82 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, 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 (Ctrl+T), Reopen Closed Tab (Ctrl+Shift+T), New InPrivate Window (Ctrl+Shift+N), Add Favorite (Ctrl+D), Find on Page (Ctrl+F), Open History (Ctrl+H). 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 82 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 Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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