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Tor Browser Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Tor Browser on macOS, covering all 36 shortcuts organized into 6 sections. Whether you’re new to Tor Browser 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 Tor Browser. 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 Tor Browser 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 Tor Browser shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

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

Tabs and Windows9

ActionShortcut
New TabT
Close TabW
New WindowN
New Private WindowP
Reopen Closed TabT
Next TabTab
Previous TabTab
Go to Last Tab9
QuitQ

Page9

ActionShortcut
Zoom In+
Zoom Out-
Reset Zoom0
Find on PageF
Find NextG
Find PreviousG
PrintP
View Page SourceU
Save Page AsS

Privacy and Security2

ActionShortcut
New Identity (New Tor Circuit)U
Clear Recent HistoryDelete

Developer Tools7

ActionShortcut
Toggle Developer ToolsI
shortcuts.tor-browser.toggleInspectorC
Web ConsoleK
Browser ConsoleJ
Network MonitorE
Responsive Design ModeM
Toggle Developer ToolsF12

Bookmarks3

ActionShortcut
shortcuts.tor-browser.bookmarkThisPageD
shortcuts.tor-browser.showBookmarksB
shortcuts.tor-browser.toggleBookmarksSidebarB

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Tor Browser shortcuts from your menu bar

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