CHROME SHORTCUTS

CHROME shortcut keys allow quick actions without opening settings first. Chrome shortcuts are listed below for a Mac or a Windows OS. Shortcuts are denoted as CTRL/CMD when the keys are the same for both Windows and Mac. All others will appear under the action.

SETTINGS
CTRL/CMD + , (comma)

CLEAR BROWSING DATA
CTRL/CMD + Shift + Delete

Good idea to do after someone uses your computor, after you use someone else's computer, or when things seem funky and not working as they should. Clear for the

HISTORY
CTRL/CMD + y

Opens a list of previously visited sites

INCOGNITO WINDOW
CTRL/CMD + Shift + n

While Incognito, Chrome does not save browsing history, cookies and site data, or information entered in forms. Incognito mode is required for some online testing. Activity is not hidden from websites you visit, your employer or school, or your internet service provider.

JUMP TABS
Windows: CTRL + PgUp - opens tabs to the right. - CTRL + PgDn (opens tabs to the left)
Mac: CMD + Option + ArrowLeft or + ArrowRight

When you have a lot of tabs open on the same window you can "scroll thru" them. The shortcuts used are different for PC and Mac on this one:

MINIMIZE WINDOW
CTRL/CMD + Shift + m

Quick minimization of active window. To find windows after minimizing, select the Window menu and select the window name to reactivate (bring to front).

NEW WINDOW
CTRL/CMD + n

Open separate new window.

OPEN CLOSED TAB
CTRL/CMD + Shift + t

Oops! You accidently closed a website tab! Use the shortcut to reopen the tab. You can also use history (in settings) to view the websites that have been opened and select the links.

OPEN DOWNLOADS
Windows: CTRL + J
Mac: CMD + Option + L

Open downloads area of Chrome. Downloads can be opened from settings (skinny snowman).

NEW TAB
CTRL/CMD + t

Open new tab

ChromeBOOK shortcuts can be found here.