Actually, errr. Slight correction. On a PC it's 'Alt-Tab' to switch apps, not Ctrl-app. The Alt key is where the CMD tab is on a PC keyboard. I think on PC Ctrl-TAB is used within Chrome to switch tabs. It's app specific. Surprisingly, Ctrl-Tab does not have a standard usage in Windows. Sep 19, 2018 - How to Switch Between Windows/Tabs in Chrome & Safari on macOS. Between windows and tabs using their keyboard shortcut on macOS.
If you want to work your way back through the history, consecutive hits on Ctrl+ Shift+ T will do the trick. Close a Tab Now that the work is done on a tab, clutching the mouse wheel to hover around the X button seem such a tedious task, right? Well, the earth has many lazy people like me. Just hold the Ctrl key and press W, the page will be uprooted in a flash.
Minimise Window Perhaps you’re stealing a few moments on the internet when you should be working and your boss just happens to whizz. Instead of scrambling for the mouse to minimize the window, simply memorize this nifty trick — Win+M. This should do the trick of minimizing the open windows in a jiffy.
Open Link in New Window Surely we all know that Ctrl+Link opens a new tab in the same window. Replace Ctrl with Shift, and you’ll have the link open in a brand new window. Zoom Out to Normal Who needs peering into a web page, if you have some awesome shortcuts to zoom. Yes, I am talking about the Ctrl+ + and the Ctrl+ – shortcuts which act as the magnifying glass and beyond. But sometimes, restoring the page back to its previous glory may need a tad more taps on the minus key. A nifty solution that presents itself in the way of Ctrl + 0 (Zero) which does the work all too easily.
Jump to a Tab Yet again, I will cite the example of scrambling for the mouse when the boss whizzes. Jump to a tab merely by pressing Ctrl+ Number (1 through 8) to jump to the tab of your choice (online research is important, you see). Jump to the Page bottom On long articles and new posts, scrolling through the page using the mouse wheel can turn out to be a bit tedious. If you ask me, over a long duration, my hands develop a certain pain. Open File Need to open the file manager to head over to settings?
The seemingly straightforward trick of pressing Alt+F does the trick. After which you can use the up/down keys to navigate the menu. Did you know you can open any file from your desktop (or any folder) in Chrome? Press Ctrl+ O and you are good to go. From pictures to documents, you can bring anything to the browser. Switch User Wish to switch user or add a new user seamlessly? Press Ctrl + Shift + M and you are all set to go.
The rest of the job can be handled by the up/down keys. Open Bookmark Manager It’s a common knowledge that Ctrl+ D adds a bookmark, but what if you wanted to view the whole?
A simple press on Ctrl+ Shift+ O opens up the bookmark manager quite seamlessly. Save all Open Pages The and you want to bookmark all the pages at one go? Ctrl+ Shift+ D does the trick rather neatly. All you have to do is name the new folder and hit enter and a new folder will be created having all the details. In the case of accidental crashes, an extension which goes by the name of may help you in recovering pages lost in sudden crashes. See the Memory Usage One of the good things about Chrome is that can run at the same time, thanks to its multi-process architecture.
However, not all web pages are built equal, and unfortunately, some simply excel in the task of crashing. In such a situation, Chrome’s built-in task manager can help you identify the culprit.
All you need to do is hit Shift + Esc and the task manager will be visible to you. It even details the usage by the extensions as well. Purge All Data Wish to delete the whole browsing history and data?
A simultaneous hit on Ctrl + Shift + Delete will do the trick. After which, you can use the Tab and Enter keys to select and deselect the options.
Toggle the Developer Tool The developer tool has been lending developers the helping hand in identifying the hits and misses of web apps development over many years. While inspecting the elements ( Ctrl+ Shift+ C) has been a blessing in disguise, another nifty feature is enabling the Inspector mode. Press Ctrl+ Shift+ I and it will bring up the inspector, from where you can select the web responsive option and select the device of your choice. Press S and right click on the image. A new tab will open with the for the same having all the info about it, as well as the visually similar images.
Switch to the Last tab Wish to go to the last open tab? A press on Ctrl+ 9 will immediately transform you to the last open tab. Bring the Toolbar into Focus The is a rather helpful companion when you have a slew of Chrome extensions. And opening one in just a few shortcuts is an absolute delight.
All you need to do is press Shift+ Alt+ T and Tab away to the particular extension. Over and Out So all the work in Chrome is complete and it needs to be closed.
Hit the Ctrl+ Shift + Q to quit Chrome. That’s a Wrap Google Chrome is an interesting blend of features and hidden settings that make it all the more interesting. And it’s beyond a doubt that its slew of amazing shortcuts makes work so much more easier and makes you more productive at the same time. So go ahead and be super productive. Also Read: Last updated on 8 Feb, 2018.
You can use keyboard shortcuts to complete some tasks more quickly. Tip: To find shortcuts on this page, press Ctrl + f and enter what you're looking for. Popular shortcuts. Take a screenshot: Press Ctrl + Show windows (or Ctrl + F5). Take a partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows (or Shift + Ctrl + F5), then click and drag. Take a screenshot(on tablets): Press Power button + Volume down button.
Turn Caps Lock on or off: Press Search + Alt. Lock your screen: Press Search + L. Sign out of your Google Account: Press Shift + Ctrl + q (twice). See all keyboard shortcuts: Press Ctrl + Alt + /. Shortcuts on external keyboards If you’re using a Windows or Mac keyboard, press the Windows key or Command key instead of Search. To change how a specific keyboard key works:. At the bottom right, select the time.
Select Settings. Under 'Device,' choose Keyboard. Change the function of one or more keys. All other shortcuts Tabs and windows. Open a new window Ctrl + n Open a new window in incognito mode Shift + Ctrl + n Open a new tab Ctrl + t Open a file in the browser Ctrl + o Close the current tab Ctrl + w Close the current window Shift + Ctrl + w Reopen the last tab or window you closed Shift + Ctrl + t Go to tabs 1-8 in the window Ctrl + 1 through Ctrl + 8 Go to the last tab in the window Ctrl + 9 Go to the next tab in the window Ctrl + Tab Go to the previous tab in the window Shift + Ctrl + Tab Switch quickly between windows Press & hold Alt, tap Tab until you get to the window you want to open, then release. Open the window you used least recently Press & hold Shift + Alt, tap Tab until you get to the window you want to open, then release.
Open the Files app Shift + Alt + m Preview a file in the Files app Select the file, then press Space Display hidden files in the Files app Ctrl +. Open the status area (where your account picture appears) Shift + Alt + s Click icons 1-8 on your shelf Alt + 1 through Alt + 8 Click the last icon on your shelf Alt + 9 Use F keys (F1 to F12) Search + 1 through Search + = See your notifications Shift + Alt + n Change screen resolution Shift + Ctrl and + or - Reset screen resolution to default Shift + Ctrl + 0 Rotate screen 90 degrees Shift + Ctrl + Rotate Switch to the next user Ctrl + Alt +. Switch to the previous user Ctrl + Alt +, Text editing.