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Keyboard shortcuts that works on all web browsers


Many internet users today, don't know some web browser shortcuts that help in the use of these applications. In this post, I've decided to share some
shortcuts that work on all web browsers i.e. works on FIREFOX, CHROME, UCWEB, OPERA & OPERA MINI, etc.

         
HOT KEYS
F5Refresh
Ctrl + F5Refresh and reset the browser cache for the current page.
Alt + Left ArrowBack
Alt + Right ArrowForward
Alt + HomeReturn to Homepage
EscapeStop
F6Select the address bar (Alt+D and Ctrl+L also works here)
F11Fullscreen mode, exit fullscreen mode
HomeScroll to top of page
EndScroll to bottom of page
SpacebarScroll down
Shift+ SpacebarScroll up
Page Down / UpScroll down / up
Ctrl + CCopy selected text
Ctrl + XCut (copy and delete original) text
Ctrl + VPaste copied text

NAVIGATION SHORTCUT KEYS

Ctrl + DBookmark current page
F1Open a mostly useless help page
F3Perform a text search on the current page, find next text result
Shift + F3Find previous text search results
Ctrl + FPerform a text search on the current page
Ctrl + GFind next text result
Ctrl + Shift + GFind previous text result
Ctrl + HOpen browsing history
Ctrl + JOpen downloads folder and/or history
Ctrl + OOpen a local file in the browser
Ctrl + SDownload and save current page
Ctrl + PPrint current page
Ctrl + ESelect the search box or omnibar. (Ctrl + K also works)
Ctrl + Shift + DelOpens up the clear browser history dialog or settings
Alt + EnterOpen search in a new tab
Ctrl + EnterOpen search term as a website
F12Open developer tools or Firebug
Ctrl + UView source
Alt + FMakes the menu bar appear (if hidden)

SHORTCUTS ON TABS
Ctrl + NOpens a new window (this works in Windows too)
Ctrl + TabCycle forward to the next tab
Ctrl + Shift + TabCycle backward to the previous tab
Ctrl + F4Closes the current tab.
Ctrl + TOpens a new tab.
Ctrl + Shift + TOpens a recently closed tab.
Alt + F4Close the entire window (truly universal for every app)
Ctrl + # key (1 to 8)Changes view to the tab number chosen
Ctrl + 9Changes view to the last tab

MOUSE AND KEYBOARD COMBINATIONS


Ctrl + MousewheelZoom in our out
Ctrl + 0Reset to 100% (default) zoom
Mousewheel PressCloses tabs if clicked on a tab, opens links in new tab, scroll
Ctrl + Left ClickOpen link in a new tab
Shift + Left clickOpen link in a new window
Shift + Ctrl + Left clickOpen link in a new background tab
With these web browser shortcuts, I hope your experience with web browsers will improve and you'll enjoy them. Remember to like our facebook page, type in your comments on the comment box so that we will be encouraged to update you on technological tips and tricks.
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  1. NelsinoDecember 29, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks Researchersportal. Helpful tips. But sir, I also need keyboard shortcut for non Web browsers operation only but also for general system operation. Thanks!!!

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    1. AndykeJanuary 4, 2016 at 12:46 PM

      you're welcome sir, we are working on another post to that effect and will soon post it. keep visiting us and please remember to like our page on facebook, follow us on twitter and share this post with friends on your different social media platforms... thanks

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  2. FxMarch 12, 2016 at 5:00 AM

    nice one there

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    1. AndykeMarch 12, 2016 at 11:15 AM

      Hello, nice to hear from you Sir... Hope it helped.. Do come around

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