12 Useful Google Chrome Shortcuts

Using these Google Chrome shortcuts on a daily basis can boost your productivity

Increased productivity via Google Chrome shortcuts (Image by Kaitlyn Baker, at Unsplash)

These are the required keyboard combinations on Windows and Mac for each shortcut.

1. Open a new tab

• Windows: ctrl + T
• Mac: ⌘ + T

Example use case: highlight a keyword, press ctrl C + T + V to copy, open a new tab (you will automatically jump to it), and paste.

2. Open link in new tab

• Windows: ctrl + left click
• Mac: ⌘ + left click

Alternatively, click with your middle mouse button.

Example use case: you’re reading something online and come across a hyperlink that you want to have a look at without closing your current tab.

3. Open new window

• Windows: ctrl + N
• Mac: ⌘ + N

To open a new window in Incognito mode, add shift:

• Windows: shift + ctrl + N
• Mac: shift + ⌘ + N

4. Open link in new window

• Windows: shift + left click
• Mac: shift + left click