Do you find yourself wishing that browsing the internet on Google Chrome could be quicker and more effective? Are you eager to optimize your screen time? Well, you've come to the right place. Let me introduce you to a little secret that will elevate your Chrome experience and streamline your internet browsing: keyboard shortcuts.
For Chrome... 10 keyboard shortcuts you should know and use
After more than a decade of using Google Chrome, both personally and professionally, I can confidently attest that I've enhanced my experience significantly by utilizing these incredible shortcuts. While other browsers like Firefox and Safari exist, they simply haven't matched the efficiency and convenience that Chrome offers me.
Through the countless hours spent in front of the screen, I've come to realize that using keyboard shortcuts isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity for achieving peak productivity.
So, without further ado, here are 10 essential keyboard shortcuts you need to master to become a Chrome expert:
Shortcut Ctrl +N: Open a New Window
You can open a separate window and a new Chrome account by pressing Ctrl and N.
Shortcut Ctrl +W: Close Current Tab
Opening and closing tabs via the keyboard is one of the basics to becoming a proficient Chrome user. This set of shortcuts allows you to close any tab as soon as it becomes unnecessary. And if you accidentally close a tab, there's no need to worry; you can always use a shortcut to reopen it and solve the problem easily.
Shortcut Ctrl+ T: Open a New Tab
You don't need the mouse to open a new tab in Chrome; all you have to do is press Ctrl and T, and a new tab will open.
Shortcut Ctrl+ Shift+ T: Reopen Closed Tabs in the Same Order
Do you often find yourself accidentally closing tabs? In those moments, keyboard shortcuts are our only hope. Pressing the three-key combination might be a little daunting at first, but once mastered, the shortcut becomes incredibly useful, saving time and effort.
Shortcut Ctrl + F: Activate the Search Magnifying Glass
Use Ctrl + F to activate the search magnifying glass, a powerful tool that makes it easy to find specific information on the page. With this shortcut, you can quickly enter the word you want to search for in the search box and jump directly to the matching content on the page.
Shortcut Ctrl +Tab: Navigate Between Open Tabs
Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Tab, you can easily navigate between open tabs in the Google Chrome browser. This shortcut allows you to quickly browse through different information in the tabs, without the need to use the mouse.
Shortcut Shift +Tab: Scroll Backward Through All Linked Elements
Use Shift + Tab to scroll backward through all linked elements. This shortcut makes it easy for you to navigate between links and other elements on the page without using the mouse wheel. This is especially useful when examining related content on the page.
Shortcut Ctrl+ J: Open the Downloads Panel in a New Tab
You can use the Ctrl + J keyboard shortcut in the Google Chrome browser to open the downloads panel in a new tab. This shortcut makes it easy to access your downloads list without the need for a series of clicks. With this shortcut, you can easily monitor the status of your downloads, without having to check them regularly.
Shortcut Ctrl +D: Bookmark the Page
Use Ctrl + D to bookmark the page. This shortcut is one of the most useful shortcuts in Chrome, allowing you to quickly and easily save important pages as bookmarks, without using the mouse.
Shortcut Ctrl +Scroll Mouse Wheel Up/Down: Increase or Decrease Page Content Size
Use the mouse wheel scroll with the Ctrl key to easily increase or decrease the size of the page content. This method provides a convenient way to zoom in or out without the need to use a set of keyboard keys. Although it may require the use of both hands, the comfort provided by this method makes it worth trying.
Here is a list of ten keyboard shortcuts in Chrome that I regularly use and recommend learning, although there are many other shortcuts available. The shortcuts you choose to learn should be easy to use with just one hand, as this gives you greater freedom to navigate without needing to use the mouse.
