You seemed to like the 21 best keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10, so here are a few more shortcuts that you should know. This time, we share 28 keyboard shortcuts that can be very handy when using Microsoft Edge. These shortcuts can help you browse the web more efficiently on Microsoft's latest OS. Give them a try and let us know which shortcuts you'll be using.
Shortcut | Action |
---|---|
Ctrl + D | Add current site to favorites or reading list |
Ctrl + E | Open a search query in the address bar |
Ctrl + F | Find on page |
Ctrl + H | Open history pane |
Ctrl + I | Open favorites pane |
Ctrl + J | Open downloads pane |
Ctrl + K | Duplicate tab |
Ctrl + L or F4 or Alt + D | Select the address bar |
Ctrl + N | Open a new window |
Ctrl + P | Print the current page |
Ctrl + R or F5 | Refresh the page |
Ctrl + T | Open a new tab |
Ctrl + W | Close current tab |
Ctrl + Shift + P | Open a new InPrivate Browsing window |
Ctrl + Shift + R | Enter reading view |
Ctrl +1, 2, 3,…, 8 | Switch to a specific tab number |
Ctrl + 9 | Switch to the last tab |
Ctrl + plus (+) | Zoom in (25%) |
Ctrl + minus (-) | Zoom out (25%) |
Ctrl + 0 | Reset zoom level |
Backspace or Alt + Left arrow | Go back |
Alt + Right arrow | Go forward |
Esc | Stop loading the page |
Ctrl + click | Open link in a new tab |
Ctrl + Tab | Switch to the next tab |
Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Switch to the previous tab |
Ctrl + Shift + click | Open link in a new tab and switch to the tab |
Alt + Shift + click | Open link in a new window |
While we can perform all of these actions with the mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen, there may be situations when using the keyboard shortcuts might be faster. Will you be using any of them? Let us know in the comments!
If you think this guide is helpful, we have many more posts like this in our Windows 10 help, tips and tricks page.

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