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Firefox Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Firefox on macOS, covering all 46 shortcuts organized into 5 sections. Whether you’re new to Firefox 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 Firefox. 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 Firefox 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 Firefox shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

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

Tabs & Windows14

ActionShortcut
New TabT
New WindowN
New Private WindowP
Close TabW
Close WindowW
Quit FirefoxQ
Previous Tab
Next Tab
Go to Tab 1-81
Go to Last Tab9
Mute/Unmute TabM
Reopen Closed TabT
Reopen Closed WindowN
Expand/Collapse Vertical TabsZ

Bookmarks & History7

ActionShortcut
Bookmark This PageD
Bookmark All TabsD
Bookmarks SidebarB
Toggle Bookmarks ToolbarB
Show All BookmarksO
History SidebarH
Clear Recent HistoryDelete

Tools11

ActionShortcut
Developer ToolsI
Web ConsoleK
InspectorC
Take ScreenshotS
Task ManagerEsc
Network MonitorE
Responsive Design ModeM
View Page SourceU
Page InfoI
DownloadsJ
Add-ons ManagerA

Miscellaneous5

ActionShortcut
Complete .com Address
Toggle Full ScreenF
Toggle Reader ModeR
Save Page AsS
PrintP

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Firefox shortcuts from your menu bar

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