Arc Browser is a feature-rich and innovative browser that not only boasts a beautiful user interface but also offers a range of useful keyboard shortcuts to significantly enhance browsing efficiency.
Arc Browser Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
Page Navigation Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Ctrl + T
Open a new tab
Ctrl + W
Close the current tab
Ctrl + Tab
Switch to the next tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Switch to the previous tab
Ctrl + 1-8
Switch to a specific tab (1-8)
Ctrl + 9
Switch to the last tab
Alt + Left Arrow
Go back to the previous page
Alt + Right Arrow
Go forward to the next page
F5
Refresh the current page
Ctrl + R
Refresh the current page (same as F5)
Address Bar & Search Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Ctrl + L
Focus the address bar
Alt + D
Focus the address bar
Ctrl + K
Focus the search box
Ctrl + E
Focus the search box
Ctrl + Enter
Autocomplete and open the entered URL (e.g., typing "example" and pressing this combo will open https://example.com)
Tab & Window Management Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Ctrl + N
Open a new window
Ctrl + Shift + N
Open an incognito window
Ctrl + Shift + T
Reopen the last closed tab
Ctrl + Shift + W
Close the current window
Ctrl + J
Open the Downloads page
Ctrl + Shift + J
Open Developer Tools
Window & Interface Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Ctrl + Shift + B
Show or hide the bookmarks bar
F11
Toggle fullscreen mode
Ctrl + Shift + I
Open Developer Tools (debugging)
Ctrl + Shift + M
Toggle user agent (simulate other devices)
Media Control Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Space
Play/pause media content on the page
Ctrl + Shift + F
Enter/exit fullscreen mode (while video is playing)
Ctrl + ↑
Increase volume
Ctrl + ↓
Decrease volume
Other Useful Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Ctrl + H
Open the History page
Ctrl + Shift + H
Open the Bookmarks manager
Ctrl + D
Add the current page to bookmarks
Ctrl + Shift + D
Add all open tabs to bookmarks
Ctrl + U
View the page source
Ctrl + P
Print the page
Arc Browser MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts
Page Navigation Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Command + T
Open a new tab
Command + W
Close the current tab
Command + Option + Right Arrow
Switch to the next tab
Command + Option + Left Arrow
Switch to the previous tab
Command + 1-8
Switch to a specific tab (1-8)
Command + 9
Switch to the last tab
Command + [
Go back to the previous page
Command + ]
Go forward to the next page
Command + R
Refresh the current page
F5
Refresh the current page (same as Command + R)
Address Bar & Search Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Command + L
Focus the address bar
Command + K
Focus the search box
Command + E
Focus the search box
Command + Enter
Autocomplete and open the entered URL (e.g., typing "example" and pressing this combo will open https://example.com)
Tab & Window Management Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Command + N
Open a new window
Command + Shift + N
Open an incognito window
Command + Shift + T
Reopen the last closed tab
Command + Shift + W
Close the current window
Command + J
Open the Downloads page
Command + Shift + J
Open Developer Tools
Window & Interface Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Command + Shift + B
Show or hide the bookmarks bar
Command + Shift + I
Open Developer Tools (debugging)
F11
Toggle fullscreen mode
Command + Shift + M
Toggle user agent (simulate other devices)
Media Control Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Space
Play/pause media content on the page
Command + Shift + F
Enter/exit fullscreen mode (while video is playing)
Command + ↑
Increase volume
Command + ↓
Decrease volume
Other Useful Shortcuts
Shortcut
Description
Command + H
Open the History page
Command + Shift + H
Open the Bookmarks manager
Command + D
Add the current page to bookmarks
Command + Shift + D
Add all open tabs to bookmarks
Command + U
View the page source
Command + P
Print the page
About Arc Browser
Arc Browser, developed by The Browser Company, is an innovative browser that breaks away from traditional designs to offer a completely new browsing experience. Its interface is clean and modern, focusing on user workflow and efficiency. Arc integrates intuitive sidebars, tab management, and personalized features, making browsing more flexible and efficient. Unlike traditional browsers, Arc is not just a tool for surfing the web—it also integrates rich customization options, such as powerful bookmark management, the Spaces feature, and quick access to commonly used tools. Users can create different workspaces to organize their browsing content according to their needs.
Another highlight of Arc Browser is its minimalist design, which eliminates unnecessary interface elements, optimizing every operation in the browser window to be more intuitive and refined. Additionally, Arc is developer-friendly, supporting developer tools, custom themes, and extensions, enhancing its playfulness and personalization.
1. How can I quickly open the browser’s History page?
On Windows, use Ctrl + H to open the History page.
On macOS, use Command + Y to open the History page.
2. How can I view the source code of the current webpage?
On Windows, use Ctrl + U to view the page source.
On macOS, use Command + Option + U to view the page source.
This shortcut is helpful for quickly viewing the structure and source files of a webpage, particularly for developers and tech enthusiasts.
3. How can I open the Bookmarks manager in Arc Browser?
On Windows, use Ctrl + Shift + B to open the Bookmarks manager.
On
macOS, use Command + Shift + B to open the Bookmarks manager.
This shortcut allows you to quickly add, delete, or manage bookmarks, making your collection more organized.
4. How can I switch to a specific tab?
On Windows, use Ctrl + 1 to Ctrl + 8 to switch to the corresponding tab.
On macOS, use Command + 1 to Command + 8 to switch to a specific tab.
This shortcut is very useful, especially when you have many tabs open, allowing you to quickly switch to the desired one.
5. How can I quickly open a new incognito window?
On Windows, use Ctrl + Shift + N to open an incognito window.
On macOS, use Command + Shift + N to open an incognito window.
Incognito mode doesn't save browsing history, cookies, or cache, making it ideal for private browsing.
6. How can I add the current page to the bookmarks bar?
On Windows, use Ctrl + D to add the current page to the bookmarks bar.
On macOS, use Command + D to add the current page to the bookmarks bar.
This shortcut allows you to quickly bookmark the current page for easy future access.
Arc Browser’s keyboard shortcuts are designed with efficiency in mind, enhancing your browsing experience. If you're new to Arc Browser, it's recommended to get familiar with these commonly used shortcuts. Once mastered, you'll find these shortcuts greatly improve your efficiency in browsing, managing tabs and windows, and even debugging development environments.
