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Edge Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Edge on macOS, covering all 53 shortcuts organized into 9 sections. Whether you’re new to Edge 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 Edge. 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 Edge 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 Edge shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new Edge 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 Edge. 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 Edge, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Tabs & Windows18

ActionShortcut
New TabT
New WindowN
InPrivate WindowN
Close TabW
Close WindowW
Reopen Closed TabT
Switch to Tab 11
Switch to Tab 22
Switch to Tab 33
Switch to Tab 44
Switch to Tab 55
Switch to Tab 66
Switch to Tab 77
Switch to Tab 88
Switch to Last Tab9
Previous TabTab
Next TabTab
Toggle Tab MuteM

Favorites & History4

ActionShortcut
Add FavoriteD
Save All Tabs as FavoritesD
Toggle Favorites BarB
Open HistoryY

Page Actions7

ActionShortcut
PrintP
Save Current TabS
Open FileO
Read AloudU
Paste Without FormattingV
Clear Browsing DataDelete
Switch User or GuestM

Zoom & View5

ActionShortcut
Zoom In+
Zoom Out-
Reset Zoom0
Toggle Full ScreenF
Immersive ReaderF9

Downloads1

ActionShortcut
Open DownloadsL

Developer3

ActionShortcut
Open Developer ToolsC
JavaScript ConsoleJ
Toggle Developer ToolsF12

PDF3

ActionShortcut
Toggle PDF Fit\\
Rotate PDF Left[
Rotate PDF Right]

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Edge shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.