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. |