Chrome Shortcuts for Linux: The Free Cheat Sheet (PDF)
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Juniya Sankara
Post Updated: January 15, 2026
Want to browse faster on Linux with Google Chrome? Whether you’re running Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora, these shortcuts are your ultimate companion.
In 2026, mastering keys like Ctrl + Shift + T (reopen tab) and Shift + Esc (Chrome Task Manager) is essential for keeping your browser lightweight and efficient. This guide covers every important command.
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Tab & Window Management
Manage your browsing session like a sysadmin. These keys let you juggle multiple tasks without losing focus.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + T | Open New Tab. |
| Ctrl + N | Open New Window. |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Open Incognito Window. |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Reopen Last Closed Tab (Undo close). |
| Ctrl + W | Close Current Tab. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Q | Quit Google Chrome. |
| Ctrl + Tab / PgDown | Switch to Next Tab. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab / PgUp | Switch to Previous Tab. |
| Ctrl + 1–8 | Jump to Tab #1–8. |
| Ctrl + 9 | Switch to Last Tab. |
| Ctrl + Click Link | Open link in background tab. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Click Link | Open link and switch to it immediately. |
| Shift + Click Link | Open link in new window. |
Address Bar & Search
Jump to the address bar instantly to start a search or type a URL.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + L / Alt + D | Highlight URL / Address Bar. |
| Ctrl + K / Ctrl + E | Search Google from address bar. |
| Ctrl + Backspace | Delete previous word (Fast editing). |
| Ctrl + Shift + Arrow | Jump between words in address bar. |
Webpage Actions
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + R | Reload Page. |
| Ctrl + F | Find on Page. |
| Ctrl + G / Enter | Find Next match. |
| Ctrl + D | Bookmark this page. |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Bookmark All Tabs. |
| Ctrl + + / – | Zoom In / Out. |
| Ctrl + 0 | Reset Zoom to 100%. |
| Space | Scroll Down. |
| Home / End | Jump to Top / Bottom. |
Settings, History & Data
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Shift + B | Toggle Bookmarks Bar. |
| Alt + F | Open Chrome Menu. |
| Ctrl + H | Open History. |
| Ctrl + J | Open Downloads. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Delete | Clear Browsing Data (Cache/Cookies). |
| Shift + Esc | Open Chrome Task Manager. |
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