Microsoft Edge for Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Overview
Microsoft Edge on macOS provides a complete keyboard shortcut system, covering high-frequency operations such as tab management, window control, page search, developer tools, and PDF reading. Proficient use of these shortcuts can significantly reduce mouse dependence and improve daily debugging and information retrieval efficiency.
The following table organizes common Edge for Mac shortcuts by function for quick reference by engineering and technical personnel and procurement staff.
Tab and Window Management
Tab and window operations are the most frequently used browser scenarios. Edge provides complete shortcuts for creating, closing, restoring, switching, and muting tabs.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command + T | Open a new tab and switch to it |
| Command + Shift + T | Reopen the last closed tab and switch to it |
| Command + W | Close the current tab |
| Command + Shift + W | Close the current window |
| Command + N | Open a new window |
| Command + Shift + N | Open a new window in InPrivate mode |
| Command + M | Minimize the window |
| Command + Option + M | Minimize all windows of the front app |
| Ctrl + M | Mute or unmute the tab |
| Ctrl + Tab | Go to the next tab |
| Shift + Ctrl + Tab | Go to the previous tab |
| Ctrl + Fn + Down Arrow | Switch to the next tab |
| Ctrl + Fn + Up Arrow | Switch to the previous tab |
| Command + 1, 2, ... 8 | Switch to a specific tab |
| Command + 9 | Switch to the last tab |
Address Bar, Search, and Page Search
The address bar and search functions are often used to quickly locate URLs, page content, and web searches. The following shortcuts help users complete retrieval and navigation without leaving the keyboard.
- Command + L: Select the URL in the address bar for editing.
- Command + F: Open Find on the page.
- Command + G: Jump to the next result for Find on the page.
- Command + Shift + G: Jump to the previous result for Find on the page.
- Command + Option + F: Search the web.
- Command + Return: Search the typed query in a new tab.
- Command + Shift + E: Open Search in the sidebar.
Favorites, History, and Downloads
Favorites and history management can be quickly completed with shortcuts, suitable for users who frequently save technical documents or debug pages.
- Command + Shift + B: Show or hide the favorites bar.
- Command + D: Save the current tab as a favorite.
- Command + Shift + D: Save all open tabs as favorites in a new folder.
- Command + Shift + H: Open the home page in the current tab.
- Command + Y: Open history.
- Command + Option + L: Open the Downloads folder.
- Command + Shift + Delete: Open clear browsing data options.
Page Operations and Text Editing
Page refresh, save, print, and text editing shortcuts improve content processing efficiency, especially for technical document writing and data organization.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command + R | Reload the current tab |
| Command + Shift + R | Reload the current tab, ignoring cached content |
| Command + S | Save the current tab |
| Command + P | Print the current tab |
| Command + O | Open a file from your computer in Microsoft Edge |
| Command + Shift + V | Paste as plain text |
| Command + Delete | Delete the entire text field/line of text |
| Command + Left Arrow | Move the cursor to the beginning of the first word on the same line |
| Command + Right Arrow | Move the cursor to the end of the last word on the same line |
Zoom, Navigation, and Full Screen
Zoom and navigation shortcuts adjust page display scale and forward/backward jumps, while full screen mode is suitable for presentations or immersive reading.
- Command + Plus (+): Zoom in.
- Command + Minus (-): Zoom out.
- Command + 0 (zero): Reset zoom level.
- Command + [: Navigate backward.
- Command + ]: Navigate forward.
- Command + Ctrl + F: Turn full screen mode on or off.
- ESC (in full screen mode): Exit full screen mode.
Developer Tools and Debugging
Edge has built-in developer tools for front-end debugging and performance analysis. The following shortcuts quickly open the console, developer tools, and JavaScript console.
- Command + Shift + C: Open developer tools.
- F12: Open developer tools (toggle).
- Command + Option + J: Open the JavaScript console.
PDF Reading and Immersive Reader
Edge supports PDF reading and Immersive Reader. Related shortcuts can switch views, rotate pages, and enter reading mode.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + \ (in PDF) | Toggle PDF between Fit Page and Fit Width |
| Ctrl + [ (in PDF) | Rotate the PDF 90 degrees counterclockwise* |
| Ctrl + ] (in PDF) | Rotate the PDF 90 degrees clockwise* |
| F9 | Enter or exit Immersive Reader |
Scrolling, Controls, and General Operations
The following shortcuts are used for page scrolling, control switching, and general interaction, suitable for efficient operation without a mouse.
- Space: Scroll down the webpage one screen at a time.
- Shift + Space: Scroll up the webpage one screen at a time.
- Tab: Move to the next control.
- Shift + Tab: Move to the previous control.
- ESC: Stop loading the page; close a dialog or pop-up window.
- Command + Shift + M: Sign in as another user or browse as a guest.
- Command + Shift + U: Start or stop Read Aloud.
- Command + Q: Quit.