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Tor Browser Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Tor Browser on Windows, covering all 33 shortcuts organized into 5 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 Windows, 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 TabCtrlT
Close TabCtrlW
New WindowCtrlN
New Private WindowCtrlShiftP
Reopen Closed TabCtrlShiftT
Next TabCtrlTab
Previous TabCtrlShiftTab
Go to Last TabCtrl9
QuitCtrlQ

Page9

ActionShortcut
Zoom InCtrl+
Zoom OutCtrl-
Reset ZoomCtrl0
Find on PageCtrlF
Find NextCtrlG
Find PreviousCtrlShiftG
PrintCtrlP
View Page SourceCtrlU
Save Page AsCtrlS

Privacy and Security2

ActionShortcut
New Identity (New Tor Circuit)CtrlShiftU
Clear Recent HistoryCtrlShiftDelete

Developer Tools7

ActionShortcut
Toggle Developer ToolsCtrlShiftI
Toggle ConsoleCtrlShiftC
Web ConsoleCtrlShiftK
Browser ConsoleCtrlShiftJ
Network MonitorCtrlShiftE
Responsive Design ModeCtrlShiftM
Toggle Developer ToolsF12

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Tor Browser shortcuts from your menu bar

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