Find on page or in a file
Opens a search box that finds any word on the current web page, document, PDF or spreadsheet.
WindowsCtrl+F
Mac⌘+F
How to use it
- Press the shortcut.
- Type the word or phrase.
- Press Enter to jump to the next match, Shift + Enter for the previous one.
Pro tip
In File Explorer and Finder, the same shortcut jumps to the search box for files.
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- PrintCtrl+P
- Clipboard historyWin+V
- Close a tab or windowCtrl+W
- Close or quit an appAlt+F4
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