This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Brave on macOS, covering all 47 shortcuts organized into 10 sections. Whether you’re new to Brave or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Brave. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.
Using keyboard shortcuts in Brave reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most Brave shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Brave shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
- Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Brave. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
- Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Brave, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
Tabs and Windows9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | ⌘T |
| New Window | ⌘N |
| Private Window | ⇧⌘N |
| Reopen Closed Tab | ⇧⌘T |
| Next Tab | ⌥⌘→ |
| Previous Tab | ⌥⌘← |
| Jump to Last Tab | ⌘9 |
| Close Tab | ⌘W |
| Close Window | ⇧⌘W |
Address Bar2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus Address Bar | ⌘L |
| Add www. and .com, Open | ⌃↩ |
Bookmarks4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Bookmark | ⌘D |
| Bookmark All Tabs | ⇧⌘D |
| Toggle Bookmarks Bar | ⇧⌘B |
| Bookmark Manager | ⌥⌘B |
Page Actions7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| ⌘P | |
| Save Page | ⌘S |
| Page Setup | ⌥⌘P |
| Open File | ⌘O |
| Find | ⌘F |
| Find Previous | ⇧⌘G |
| Find Selected Text | ⌘E |
Browser5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Settings | ⌘, |
| History | ⌘Y |
| Downloads | ⇧⌘J |
| Clear Browsing Data | ⇧⌘Delete |
| Profile Menu | ⇧⌘M |
Zoom4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | ⌘+ |
| Zoom Out | ⌘- |
| Reset Zoom | ⌘0 |
| Toggle Full Screen | ⌃⌘F |
Developer3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Developer Tools | ⌥⌘I |
| View Page Source | ⌥⌘U |
| JavaScript Console | ⌥⌘J |
Text Editing3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Word | ⌥← |
| Next Word | ⌥→ |
| Delete Previous Word | ⌥Delete |
Search1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search the Web | ⌥⌘F |
Frequently Asked Questions
Access Brave shortcuts from your menu bar
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