Switch to a tab by its number
Ten tabs open? Jump straight to the third one, or the last one, without hunting for it.
- Press
Ctrl+1throughCtrl+8(Cmd+1–Cmd+8on a Mac) to jump to that tab, counting from the left. - Press
Ctrl+9/Cmd+9to jump to the last tab, however many you have. - Press
Ctrl+Tabto step to the next tab, andCtrl+Shift+Tabto go back.
Tip: On a Mac, Cmd+Option+→ and Cmd+Option+← also step through tabs.
Try it now: Press
Ctrl+1 or Cmd+1 to jump to your first tab, then Ctrl+9 or Cmd+9 to come back if this is your last.Next crumbs
- ⌨️ ShortcutsReopen a tab you just closedClosed the wrong tab? One shortcut brings it back, with its history.
- ⌨️ ShortcutsJump to the address bar without the mouseSelect the whole URL in one keystroke, ready to type a new search or copy the link.
- ⌨️ ShortcutsDelete a whole word at onceStop holding Backspace. Delete word by word instead of letter by letter.