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How to Quickly Close Open Tabs in Safari

Ever find yourself with a bunch of tabs open in Safari that you just don't need anymore? Instead of clicking on each tab's little X button, close all tabs at once with these shortcuts. This only works on Safari for the Mac, not Safari for the iPhone and iPad.

In Safari for OS X, you have a few options to close tabs simultaneously. Pick whichever one you'll remember most or seems easiest to you:

• Right-click on a tab and choose "Close other tabs."  
• Hold down the Option key and click the X button on the tab you want to keep open.
• Use the Command+Option+W keyboard shortcut.

All of the actions above will close all of the tabs except the active one or the tab you select. If you want to close all tabs, including the active one, click Command+Shift+W . This will close the current Safari window, while keeping Safari open (handy if you have multiple Safari browser windows open).

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Keyboard Shortcuts for Safari on macOS

Save time and clicks

Many Safari users initially use the program's menu system for navigating the internet and performing other browser tasks, but using Safari shortcuts can save time and clicks. Here are a few of the most commonly used shortcuts for Safari on a Mac.

Safari Shortcuts for Moving Around on a Page

• Option + arrow: Scroll page by a screenful, minus a small overlap.
• Command + up arrow or home: Scroll to top left corner of a web page.
• Command + down arrow or end: Scroll to the bottom left corner of a web page.
• Page up or shift + space bar: Scroll the page up by a screenful, minus a small overlap.
• Page down or space bar : Scroll the page down by a screenful, minus a slight overlap.

Safari Shortcuts for Navigating the web

• Command + home: Go to your homepage.
• Command + [link on a web page]: Open the selected link in a new window.
• Command + shift + [link on a web page]: Open the selected link in a new window behind the current window.
• Option + [link on a web page]: Download a file.

Commands in Safari

• Command + [number from 1 to 9]: Select one of the first nine tabs.
• Command + A: Select all.
• Command + C: Copy.
• Command + E: Use current selection for the Find feature.
• Command + F: Find.
• Command + G: Find next.
• Command + M: Minimize.
• Command + N: Open a new window.
• Command + O: Open file.
• Command + P: Print.
• Command + Q: Quit Safari.
• Command + R: Reload page.
• Command + S: Save as.
• Command + T: Open new tab.
• Shift + command + T: Reopen the tab you just closed.
• Command + V: Paste.
• Command + W: Close window.
• Command + Z: Undo.
• Command + shift + G: Find previous.
• Command + shift + Z: Redo.

Favorites and Bookmarks Shortcuts

• Command + shift + D: Add a bookmark to the menu.
• Command + option + B: Show all bookmarks.
• Command + D: Add a bookmark.

Shortcuts for Views

• Command + control + 1: Show/hide Bookmarks sidebar.
• Command + control + 2: Show/hide Reading list sidebar.
• Command + option + D: Show/hide Apple dock.
• Command + option + U: Show source code and other developer options (provided Show develop menu is enabled in Preferences > Advanced ).
• Command + H: Hide Safari.
• Command + L: Open Favorites .
• Command + ?: Load Help .
• Command + ,: Load Preferences .

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The Safari Shortcuts Cheat Sheet for Mac

Mac users, make your browsing sessions a lot less work with these keyboard and link-based shortcuts for Safari.

Safari is one of the best browsers for Mac users and beats Chrome on many counts .

Have you decided to stick with this native macOS app for browsing? Then it's time to take your Safari experience a notch or two higher by adding a few choice shortcuts to your workflow. Take your pick from the shortcuts we've compiled in the cheat sheet below. (Using them all is even better!)

The cheat sheet contains several keyboard shortcuts as well as link-based shortcuts for handling tabs, bookmarks, webpage content, and more. These shortcuts can save you loads of time as you surf the web.

FREE DOWNLOAD: This cheat sheet is available as a downloadable PDF from our distribution partner, TradePub. You will have to complete a short form to access it for the first time only. Download The Safari Shortcuts Cheat Sheet for Mac .

Personalize Safari for a Better Workflow

Despite being less versatile than popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, Safari remains the top choice for Mac users thanks to its seamless integration with macOS.

To make the best of Safari, personalize it with our Safari customization guide , keep it in top shape with our tips for boosting browser speed and performance and of course, use the shortcuts we've listed above.

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21 shortcuts for Safari you need to know

Become a Safari Svengali by employing some of these keyboard shortcuts.

If you use Apple's own browser on your Mac, then I've got some shortcuts to share with you. With just a handful of these keyboard shortcuts, you can become a superior Safari surfer.

Tab and window management

1. open link in new tab.

Some links are coded to open in the current tab while others open in a new tab. To take control of this behavior, press Command when you click a link to stay on your current page while opening the link in a new tab in the background. Likewise, use Command-Shift-click to open link in new tab and switch to it.

2. Jump to next or previous tab

Use Command-Shift-right arrow to jump one tab to the right and use Command-Shift-left arrow to jump one tab to the left. Alternatively, you can use Control-Tab to move to the right and Control-Shift-Tab to move to the left

3. Jump to specific tab

To jump to a specific tab of the many you have open, press Command and any number key between 1 and 9 . Command-1 jumps you to your first (left-most) tab. Command-5 , for example, jumps you to the fifth tab from the left.

4. Bring back closed tab

You probably use Command-T to open a new tab, but did you know that Command-Z opens your previously closed tab. Undo that last tab closure! Unlike Chrome and Firefox that remember your last 10 closed tabs, Safari brings back only your last closed tab with this shortcut. For other closed tabs, you'll need to find them in Safari's History.

5. Drag tabs

Safari is quite flexible when it comes to moving your tabs around. You can click and drag a tab to move it to another spot among your row open tabs in the current window. You can also drag a tab out of the current window and start a new window or drag it from one window to another window.

6. M for minimize

Hit Command-M to minimize your current window.

7. Close current tab or window

This shortcut saves you from needing to click the little X to close a tab. Instead, use Command-W to close your current tab. To close your current Safari window, use Command-Shift-W .

8. Close all tabs but current tab

After an explosion of tabs, you can close all tabs but the current tab (and any pinned tabs) by hitting Command-Option-W .

9. Enter Reading Mode

Hit Command-Shift-R to enable Safari's reading mode to get a clean, clutter-free version of the page you are viewing.

10. Add to Reading List

Hit Command-Shift-D to add the current page to your Reading List so you can return to it later.

11. Open the Sidebar

Hit Command-Shift-L to open Safari's Sidebar to see your Bookmarks, Reading List, Shared links. Hit the keyboard shortcut again to close the Sidebar.

12. Go fullscreen

Hit Command-Control-F to move in and out of fullscreen mode.

13. Private, keep out

Hit Command-Shift-N to open a Private Browsing window.

14. Mute noisy tab

Like Chrome, Safari displays a speaker icon on any tab that is playing audio. Unlike with Chrome, with Safari you can click on the speaker icon to mute the tab. You can also click the blue speaker icon in the URL bar to mute all tabs.

Page navigation

15. forward and back.

You can go back a page on your current tab by hitting Command-left arrow . To move forward a page, use Command-right arrow .

16. Page up and down

When you are viewing a page (and not filling out a form, using Google Docs or otherwise engaging your cursor in Safari), hit the spacebar to page down on a page and Shift-spacebar to page up.

17. Top or bottom

Hit Command-up arrow to return to the top of the web page you are viewing and Command-down arrow to go to the very bottom of the page.

18. Stop a page from loading

If a page is taking too long to load, hit the Escape key to stop it from loading. To reload the page, hit Command-R .

19. Zoom controls

If you have trouble reading a small font on a page, hit Command-Shift-[equals sign] to zoom in. To zoom out, use Command-Shift-[minus sign] to zoom out. To return to the default zoom level, hit Command-Shift-0 (zero).

20. URL bar

Hit Command-L to take control of URL bar.

21. Find bar

Use Command-F to open the Find bar to search for text on the current page. When searching for text with the Find bar, hit Return to go to the next instance of your search term on the page and use Shift-Return to go to the previous instance.

Many of the shortcuts are the same, but I've got Chrome shortcuts and Firefox shortcuts if either is your preferred browser.

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How to Close Tabs and Windows on Your Mac

You can open as many Safari tabs and windows as you would like in Safari on your Mac. Sometimes you may end up with so many open tabs and windows that you want to close all or some of them to get rid of the clutter; having too many tabs or windows open can be overwhelming and make it difficult to focus on what you’re doing. In this article, I explain several ways you can do this.

Tabs in browsers allow you to have multiple pages open at the same time without having to juggle multiple windows.

How to close a browser tab on Mac

• This is probably the easiest one. Move your pointer over the tab where the site’s address shows, and a close (x) button will appear. The X button will not appear until you hover your pointer. Click that to close the tab.

• Move your cursor over the tab where the site’s title is displayed in the tab bar. Then right-click (or Control -click) and select Close Tab .

• You can also click on File in the Safari menu bar and select Close Tab while you have that tab open.

• The Command – W shortcut also closes the current, open tab.

How to close all browser tabs on Mac

• Move your cursor over a tab, right-click (or Control – click ) and select Close Other Tabs . This will cause all other tabs to be closed.

• I often use this to close all tabs (and windows): Press and hold the Command key and then keep pressing the W key. This will close tabs one at a time, but it will just take a few seconds to close all tabs.
• This is very similar to the one above this, but even faster. Simply press and hold down the Command and W keys together until all tabs are closed. This is pretty fast. This will close every tab (and window) open until you stop holding the keys down.

How to close Safari windows on Mac

• The most common and easy way is to click the red close (x) button located in the top-left corner of the window to close a single window.

• You can click on File > Close Window in the menu bar.

• You can use the Command – Option – W keys to close all open windows. Or alternatively, click on File > Close All Windows from the menu bar.
• If you press Command – W , you can close a single window.

When you close windows in Safari on your Mac, Safari will still continue to run. This does not completely quit Safari. To quit Safari, go to Safari > Quit Safari in Safari.

About the keyboard shortcuts used to close tabs and windows

• The above-mentioned keyboard shortcuts will work in Safari and other browsers, like Chrome, as well.
• They will also work in Finder windows and other app windows.

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How to Use a Keyboard Shortcut to Close Browser Tabs (in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari)

You can quickly close an open tab in your internet browser by using a detailed tab shortcut key. This is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, and we’ll show you how to use it properly.

Close an open Chrome tab Using a Shortcut Key

• To quickly close an open Chrome tab on Windows, Chromebook, or Linux, use the Ctrl+W keyboard shortcut. Your tab will be closed immediately.
• To close an open tab in Chrome on a Mac, use the Command+W shortcut.
• If you want to close all Chrome windows, press Ctrl+Shift+W (Windows) or Command+Shift+W (Mac) (Mac).

If you accidentally close a tab, you can restore that tab by pressing Ctrl+Shift+T (Windows) or Command+Shift+T (Mac) (Mac).

Shut an Open Firefox Tab Using a Shortcut

• On a Linux or Windows PC, you can close an open Firefox tab by pressing Ctrl+W.
• The keyboard shortcut for closing an open Firefox tab on a Mac is Command+W.
• A full Firefox window can be closed by pressing Ctrl+Shift+W (Windows) or Command+Shift+W (Mac) (Mac).

Tip: If you accidentally close an important tab, there are several ways to reopen closed tabs in Firefox.

Use a Shortcut to Close an Open Edge Tab

 Because Edge operates similarly to Chrome, you should use Chrome’s shortcut to close tabs in Edge.

• To close an active Edge tab in Windows or Linux, use the Ctrl+W keyboard shortcut.
• You can close an open tab in Edge on Mac by pressing the Command+W shortcut.
• To completely close an Edge window, press Ctrl+Shift+W (Windows) or Command+Shift+W (Mac) (Mac).

Use a Shortcut Key to Close an Open Safari Tab

Safari, like other browsers, allows you to close open tabs with a shortcut key. This shortcut also works in Safari on iPad when a physical keyboard is connected to the device.

• To close an open Safari tab, press Command+W on your keyboard. As an alternative, press Command+Shift+W to close your Safari window.
• In addition, if you find yourself closing a necessary tab, you can restore closed Safari tabs in your browser.
• Your searching speed will most likely skyrocket with the availability of a keyboard shortcut to close an open browser tab. Searching is a breeze!

Consider the advantages of using tab groups as your browsing skills improve.

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The Mac keyboard shortcut command W will perform the Close Tab action. If you are using an application that supports tabs, the keyboard shortcut will close the current tab. If there is only one tab open or if the application in use does not support tabs, the keyboard shortcut may close the entire window. Close Tab is a global Mac keyboard shortcut that is usually located in the File menu. This keyboard shortcut for Close Tab is available in Mac OS X and may also be available with other versions of Mac OS.

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Quickly Close a New Safari Tab With a Swipe

Most Mac users know that they can close a tab in Safari by either clicking on the tab’s small “x” icon or by using the keyboard shortcut  Command-W . But  Mac Geek Gab listener Dale discovered a relatively unknown method for closing a Safari tab that multitouch gesture fans will love.

First, it’s important to note that there are few caveats with this tip, and that the method described here won’t work in all situations. As stated, this tip involves a swipe gesture, so you’ll need to be using a MacBook’s built-in trackpad, a Magic Trackpad , or a Magic Mouse . The second caveat is that this only works for new tabs which launch automatically. For example, if you left-click on a website link that’s configured to open in a new page or a new browser window. This method  won’t work for tabs that are launched manually by holding the Command key while you click or by using the right-click menu to “Open in a New Tab.”

With those restrictions out of the way, here’s how this method works. If you click a link in Safari that opens in a new tab,  swipe back with two fingers to close the tab .

This is the same gesture you would normally use to go back to the previous page, and you would think it wouldn’t work in this case because there’s no “previous page” on a freshly opened browser tab. But, behold, if you’re working with a tab that launched automatically (as described in the caveats above), then this gesture closes the new tab and takes you back to your previous tab.

Remember that the gesture to use here is a two-finger swipe either right-to-left or left-to-right depending on your “natural” scrolling selection in the macOS System Preferences.

Closing tabs wasn’t difficult or time-consuming to begin with, but this neat gesture is a handy one to keep in mind.

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Complete guide to keyboard shortcuts on Mac

Posted: November 7, 2023 | Last updated: November 7, 2023

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The latest Macs are powered by Apple silicon and macOS Sonoma , making them capable yet energy-efficient powerhouses. Their capability, however, doesn't explicitly revolve around the professional app suites they support. The computers themselves pack plenty of advanced features that enable users to make the most out of their time and resources. These include some key combinations that can execute useful tasks. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of the Mac's keyboard shortcuts.

Let's start with commonly used Mac shortcuts that users usually rely on when performing everyday tasks.

• Command + X : Cut selected item and copy it to clipboard.
• Command + C : Copy selected item to clipboard. This also works for files in Finder, not only text and photos.
• Command + V : Paste clipboard items into current text field, document, window, or app.
• Command + Z : Undo last command.
• Shift + Command + Z : Redo last undone command.
• Command + A : Select all items in a window, document, or text field.
• Command + F : Find items in an open document or open a new Find window.
• Command + G : Find the next occurrence of a found item.
• Shift + Command + G : Find previous occurrence of a found item.
• Command + H : Hide the windows of the front app.
• Option + Command + H : Hide all apps except for the front window.
• Command + M : Minimize the front window.
• Option + Command + M : Minimize all windows of the front app.
• Command + O : Open a selected item. If none are selected, bring up a prompt to choose a file to open.
• Command + P : Print the opened document.
• Command + S : Save the opened document.
• Command + T : Open a new tab of the front app.
• Command + W : Close the front window.
• Option + Command + W : Close all windows of the front app.
• Option + Command + Esc : Force quit an app. This is particularly useful when an app isn't responsive.
• Command + Space bar : Bring up or close Spotlight Search.
• Option + Command + Space bar : Perform a Spotlight search in a Finder window.
• Control + Command + Space bar : Bring up the Character Viewer to insert emoji and other special characters.
• Control + Command + F : Switch to a full screen window, if the app supports it.
• Space bar : Use Quick Look on a selected item.
• Command + Tab : Switch to the next most recently used (open) app.
• Shift + Command + 5 : Open the Screenshot app to take a screenshot or a screen recording .
• Shift + Command + N : Create a new folder in Finder.
• Command + comma : Open the settings of the front app.

We then have shortcuts that revolve around your Mac's power state. Though, please note that some of the shortcuts below don't apply to Macs with Touch ID Power buttons.

• Press to turn on your Mac if it's off or to wake it if it's asleep.
• Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to put your Mac to sleep.
• Press and hold for longer to force your Mac to turn off. This is particularly useful when your Mac is irresponsive.
• Option + Command + Power button: Put your Mac to sleep.
• Control + Shift + Power button: Put your display(s) to sleep.
• Control + Power button: Bring up the Restart/Sleep/Shut Down prompt.
• Control + Command + Power button: Force restart your Mac. Note that unsaved documents and changes will likely be lost. Use this only if your Mac is irresponsive.
• Control + Option + Command + Power button: Quit all open apps, choose whether you want to keep unsaved changes, then Shut Down your Mac.
• Control + Command + Q : Lock your Mac screen.
• Shift + Command + Q : Log out of your macOS user account after confirming.
• Option + Shift + Command : Log out of your macOS user account without confirming.

You also have keyboard shortcuts that revolve around the Finder app and other system elements.

• Command + D : Duplicate selected file(s).
• Command + E : Eject selected disk or volume.
• Command + F : Invoke Spotlight Search in a Finder window.
• Command + I : Bring up the Get Info of a selected file.
• Show the original file of a selected alias in Finder.
• Reload the page in select apps, such as Safari.
• Check for software updates in Software Update settings.
• Shift + Command + C : Open the Computer folder.
• Shift + Command + D : Open the Desktop folder.
• Shift + Command + F : Open the Recents folder.
• Shift + Command + G : Open the Go to Folder dialogue.
• Shift + Command + H : Open the Home folder of the current macOS user.
• Shift + Command + I : Open the iCloud Drive folder.
• Shift + Command + K : Open the Network folder.
• Option + Command + L : Open the Downloads folder.
• Shift + Command + N : Create a new folder.
• Shift + Command + O : Open the Documents folder.
• Shift + Command + P : Show/hide the Preview pane in Finder windows.
• Shift + Command + R : Open the AirDrop window.
• Shift + Command + T : Show/hide the tab bar in Finder windows.
• Control + Shift + Command + T : Add selected item in Finder to the Dock
• Shift + Command + U : Open the Utilities folder.
• Option + Command + D : Show/hide the Dock.
• Control + Command + T : Add selected item to the sidebar.
• Option + Command + P : Hide/show the path bar in a Finder window.
• Option + Command + S : Hide/show the sidebar in a Finder window.
• Command + Slash : Hide/show the status bar in a Finder window.
• Command + J : Show the View Options.
• Command + K : Open the Connect to Server window.
• Control + Command + A : Set an alias to a selected item.
• Command + N : Open a new Finder window.
• Option + Command + N : Create a new Smart Folder in Finder.
• Command + T : Show/hide the tab bar when only one Finder tab is open in the current window.
• Option + Command + T : Show/hide the toolbar when only one Finder tab is open in the current window.
• Option + Command + V : Move Clipboard files from their initial source to the current location.
• Command + Y : Use Quick Look on a selected item.
• Option + Command + Y : Use a Quick Look slideshow on multiple selected item.
• Command + 1 : Switch to Icon View in a Finder window.
• Command + 2 : Switch to List View in a Finder window.
• Command + 3 : Switch to Column View in a Finder window.
• Command + 4 : Switch to Gallery View in a Finder window.
• Command + Left Bracket : Go to previous folder.
• Command + Right Bracket : Go to next folder.
• Command + Up Arrow : Open the folder containing the current one.
• Command + Control + Up Arrow : Open the folder containing the current one in a new Finder window.
• Command + Down Arrow : Open the selected item.
• Right Arrow : When in List View, open the selected folder.
• Left Arrow : When in List View, close the selected folder.
• Command + Delete : Trash selected item(s).
• Shift + Command + Delete : Empty the Trash, if it has any items, after you confirm.
• Option + Shift + Command + Delete : Empty the Trash, if it has any items, without your confirmation.
• Command + Brightness Down : Toggle video mirroring if your Mac is connected to more than one device.
• Option + Brightness Up / Down : Open Displays settings.
• Control + Brightness Up : Turn up the brightness on a supported external display.
• Control + Brightness Down : Turn down the brightness on a supported external display.
• Option + Shift + Brightness Up : Turn up the brightness in smaller steps.
• Option + Shift + Brightness Down : Turn down the brightness in smaller steps.
• Control + Option + Shift + Brightness Up : Turn up the brightness in smaller steps on a supported external display.
• Control + Option + Shift + Brightness Down : Turn down the brightness in smaller steps on a supported external display.
• Option + Mission Control : Open Mission Control settings.
• Command + Mission Control : Show the desktop.
• Control + Down Arrow : Show all open windows of the front app.
• Option + Volume Up / Down : Open Sound settings.
• Option + Shift + Volume Up : Turn up the volume in smaller steps.
• Option + Shift + Volume Down : Turn down the volume in smaller steps.
• Option + Keyboard Brightness Up / Down : Open Keyboard settings.
• Option + Shift + Keyboard Brightness Up : Turn up the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
• Option + Shift + Keyboard Brightness Down : Turn down the keyboard brightness in smaller steps.
• Option + Double Click : Open item in a new window and close original one.
• Command + Double Click : Open a folder in a separate tab/window.
• Command + Drag to another volume: Move dragged item to new volume rather than copying it.
• Option + Drag : Copy dragged item.
• Option + Command + Drag : Set an alias for the dragged item.
• Command + Click window title: When in List View, open all folders within a selected folder.

Lastly, there are dedicated shortcuts for when you're editing or interacting with a certain document on your Mac.

• Command + B : Toggle boldfacing, or boldface selected text.
• Command + I : Toggle italics, or italicize selected text.
• Command + K : Add a URL.
• Command + U : Toggle underlining, or underline selected text.
• Command + T : Show/hide the Fonts window.
• Command + D : Select the Desktop folder when presented with an Open/Save dialogue.
• Control + Command + D : Show/hide the definition of a selected word.
• Shift + Command + Colon : Show the Spelling and Grammar window.
• Command + Semicolon : Find misspelled words in an open document.
• Option + Delete : Delete the word to the left of the cursor.
• Control + H : Delete the character to the left of the cursor. Alternatively, you could just click Delete.
• Control + D : Delete the character to the right of the cursor.
• Control + K : Delete all text between cursor and the end of a line/paragraph.
• Fn + Up Arrow : Scroll one page up (Page Up).
• Fn + Down Arrow : Scroll one page down (Page Down).
• Fn + Left Arrow : Scroll to the beginning of a document (Home).
• Fn + Right Arrow : Scroll to the end of a document (End).
• Command + Up Arrow : Move the cursor to the beginning of a document.
• Command + Down Arrow : Move the cursor to the end of a document.
• Command + Left Arrow : Move the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
• Command + Right Arrow : Move the cursor to the end of the current line.
• Option + Left Arrow : Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word.
• Option + Right Arrow : Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.
• Shift + Command + Up Arrow : Select the text between the cursor and the beginning of a document.
• Shift + Command + Down Arrow : Select the text between the cursor and the end of a document.
• Shift + Command + Left Arrow : Select the text between the cursor and the beginning of the current line.
• Shift + Command + Right Arrow : Select the text between the cursor and the end of the current line.
• Shift + Up Arrow : Extend text selection to the nearest character on the same horizontal level on the line above.
• Shift + Down Arrow : Extend text selection to the nearest character on the same horizontal level on the line below.
• Shift + Left Arrow : Extend text selection one character to the left.
• Shift + Right Arrow : Extend text selection one character to the right.
• Option + Shift + Up Arrow : Extend text selection to the beginning of current paragraph. Pressing it again will extend it to the beginning of the following paragraph.
• Option + Shift + Down Arrow : Extend text selection to the end of current paragraph. Pressing it again will extend it to the end of the following paragraph.
• Option + Shift + Left Arrow : Extend text selection to the beginning of current word. Pressing it again will extend it to the beginning of the following word.
• Option + Shift + Right Arrow : Extend text selection to the end of current word. Pressing it again will extend it to the end of the following word.
• Control + A : Move the cursor to the beginning of the line or paragraph.
• Control + E : Move the cursor to the end of the line or paragraph.
• Control + F : Move the cursor one character forward.
• Control + B : Move the cursor one character backward.
• Control + L : Center the cursor or selected text in the visible area.
• Control + P : Move the cursor one line up.
• Control + N : Move the cursor one line down.
• Control + O : Insert a new line after the cursor.
• Control + T : Swap the characters behind and in front of the cursor.
• Command + Left Curly Bracket : Align left.
• Command + Right Curly Bracket : Align right.
• Shift + Command + Vertical Bar : Align center.
• Option + Command + F : Go to search field.
• Option + Command + T : Show/hide the toolbar.
• Option + Command + C : Copy selected text to Clipboard including the formatting.
• Option + Command + V : Paste text from Clipboard including the formatting.
• Shift + Option + Command + V : Paste text from Clipboard while matching the surrounding text's formatting.
• Option + Command + I : Show/hide the inspector window.
• Shift + Command + P : Bring up a window to select document settings.
• Shift + Command + S : Bring up the Save As prompt or duplicate the current document.
• Shift + Command + Minus : Decrease the size of a selected item.
• Shift + Command + Plus : Increase the size of a selected item.
• Command + Equal : Increase the size of a selected item.
• Shift + Command + Question Mark : Bring up the Help menu.

That's everything you need to know about keyboard shortcuts on a Mac! As you can see, there are dozens them, with each serving a unique purpose. While we don't expect you to memorize them all by heart, your muscle memory may automatically register the ones you actively use. In the meantime, you can bookmark this webpage to easily access it whenever you're seeking the key combination of a certain shortcut on your Mac.

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How to reopen a closed tab in Safari on a Mac computer in 2 different ways

• You can reopen a tab you recently closed on a Mac in Safari using a keyboard shortcut or a menu option. 
• You can also reopen tabs you closed days ago going through the History in Safari.
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It's easy to accidentally close a tab in Safari on your Mac . 

But fear not: You can also reopen your closed tabs very easily in Safari. 

Here are two ways you can do this.

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You can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Command + T to reopen your last closed tab. This works no matter what you have open in your browser.

You can also reopen a closed tab with the keyboard shortcut Command + Z . This makes the last closed tab reappear in the same spot where it last was among your open tabs. 

A caveat about Command + Z, however: This can also undo your last action in a document or spreadsheet. If you use this command while you're in a Google doc, for instance, it will undo the last edit you made and not reopen a tab in your browser. Click into a regular web page before you use the Command + Z option. If you mistakenly click on Command + Z in a doc, Command + Y will redo your last edit.

How to reopen a closed tab on a Mac in Safari using menu options

Some people prefer menu navigation over keyboard shortcuts. It's easy to access the command to reopen the last tab from the Safari menu.

1. For this example, we started with two tabs open.

2. After closing one tab, click on History in the Safari menu at the top of your screen (not the top of the browser window).

3. Select Reopen Last Closed Tab from the drop-down menu. Once you click on this, your last-closed tab will reappear in the same position it was in before you closed it. Notice that this menu also gives you the keyboard shortcut, in case you need it. 

The History menu also gives you a handy list of your recently closed tabs right in the menu, with the last-closed tab at the top. You can choose the tab you want to reopen from the menu. You can also select Recently Closed from the menu, for a longer list, or look at tabs you viewed on a different day by selecting one of the date options at the bottom of the History menu.

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How To Quickly Close Tabs On Macbook: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of tabs open in your Macbook? Trying to juggle multiple tasks or search for different information can result in a cluttered desktop.

But don’t worry—there’s an easy way to close those excess tabs and make it easier to focus on what needs to be done.

This step-by-step guide will show you how quickly close tabs on Macbook, streamlining your workflow and making multitasking simpler.

Understanding the Functionality of Tabs in MacOS Environment

Tabs in a MacOS environment are like the Swiss army knives of organization.

They allow you to have multiple windows within the same application, all neatly tucked away under one roof. It’s like having a virtual filing cabinet right on your computer screen.

When you open an application that supports tabs, such as Safari or Finder, each new window opens up as its own separate tab.

Instead of cluttering your desktop with multiple windows scattered everywhere, you can corral them all into one neat and tidy space. It’s like having your very own digital command center.

But tabs aren’t just about keeping things organized; they also make multitasking a breeze. Let’s say you’re researching for a school project and have several websites open in Safari.

Instead of shuffling between different browser windows, you can simply click on each tab to switch between websites effortlessly.

And here’s where it gets even better – tabs aren’t limited to just web browsing. You can use them in applications like Finder too, allowing you to navigate through different folders without opening multiple Finder windows.

It’s perfect for when you’re organizing files or trying to find that one elusive document buried deep within your file hierarchy.

So whether you’re a student juggling research sources or an office worker wrangling files, understanding how tabs work in MacOS is essential for maximizing efficiency and keeping your digital workspace spick and span.

With just a few clicks, those dreaded moments of window overload will be nothing more than a distant memory thanks to the magic of tabs.

Mac Shortcuts: A Comprehensive Guide to Closing Tabs Quickly

If you’re anything like me, you probably have multiple tabs open on your internet browser at any given time.

Whether it’s for work or leisure, it can be a hassle to close them one by one.

Luckily, Mac shortcuts are here to save the day and make our lives easier. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through some of the best shortcuts for closing tabs quickly.

Closing tabs on a MacBook can be done in several ways, depending on the application you’re using. Here’s a general guide:

In Web Browsers (e.g., Safari, Chrome, Firefox)

• Keyboard Shortcut : Press Command + W to close the current tab.
• Mouse Click : Click the “x” button on the tab you want to close.
• Right-Click : Right-click on the tab and choose “Close Tab” from the context menu.

In Finder Windows

• Keyboard Shortcut : Press Command + W to close the current Finder window.
• Mouse Click : Click the red “x” button at the top-left corner of the Finder window.

In Text Editors (e.g., TextEdit, Microsoft Word)

• Keyboard Shortcut : Press Command + W to close the current document tab.
• Mouse Click : Click the “x” button at the top of the document window or tab.
• Menu : Go to File > Close to close the current tab or window.

In Terminal

• Keyboard Shortcut : Press Command + W to close the current Terminal window or tab.
• Mouse Click : Click the “x” button at the top of the Terminal window or tab.

In Other Applications

Most macOS applications will allow you to close tabs or windows using the Command + W shortcut, or by clicking the “x” button at the top left corner of the window.

Mass Closing Tabs in Web Browsers

• Safari : Right-click on a tab and choose “Close Other Tabs” to close all tabs except the one you’re right-clicking on.
• Chrome : Right-click on a tab and choose “Close Tabs to the Right” or “Close Other Tabs.”
• Firefox : Right-click on a tab and choose “Close Tabs to the Right” or “Close Other Tabs.”
• Reopen Closed Tab : If you accidentally close a tab in a web browser, you can usually reopen it by pressing Command + Shift + T .

Remember that using these methods will close the tab and any unsaved work may be lost, so be sure to save your work before closing any tab or window.

So there you have it – three handy shortcuts that will revolutionize how you close your browser tabs on a Mac.

Gone are the days of tediously clicking each individual X button; now all it takes is a few simple keystrokes.

Give these shortcuts a try and see just how much time and effort they can save you in your daily web browsing activities.

The Role of Macbook Trackpad Gestures in Managing and Closing Tabs

When it comes to navigating through multiple tabs on your Macbook, the trackpad gestures play a vital role in streamlining your workflow.

With just a few swipes and taps, you can effortlessly manage and close tabs, making multitasking a breeze.

Firstly, let’s talk about the “swipe right” gesture. This handy move allows you to quickly switch between open tabs without even lifting a finger off the trackpad.

By swiping two fingers from left to right on the trackpad, you can seamlessly glide through your open tabs like flipping pages in a book.

It’s incredibly intuitive and saves you precious time that would otherwise be wasted clicking on each tab individually.

Next up is the “pinch out” gesture – an elegant way to zoom out of all your open tabs at once.

By placing three fingers together on the trackpad and spreading them apart, you trigger this nifty trick that reveals all your open tabs in miniature form.

Not only does it give you an overview of what’s going on in each tab at a glance but also makes it easier for selecting which ones to close or rearrange.

Lastly, we have the trusty double-tap with two fingers gesture that enables you to swiftly close any unwanted tab.

Simply locate the tab you wish to bid farewell to and give it two quick taps with two fingers simultaneously – voila!

The tab vanishes into thin air without leaving any trace behind. It’s as satisfying as popping bubble wrap.

In conclusion, Macbook trackpad gestures provide an efficient way of managing and closing tabs effortlessly while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Whether it’s swiping between tabs, pinching out for an overview or swiftly closing them down with a double-tap, these gestures make navigating through your digital workspace feel like second nature – enhancing productivity along the way.

Using Extensions and Apps on Mac to Automatically Close Unused Tabs

Let me introduce you to the magic of browser extensions, which work by automatically closing unused tabs.

Imagine this: you’re happily browsing away when suddenly an extension swoops down and closes all those forgotten tabs that have been sitting there for hours without any attention from you.

If you want even more control over your tab-closing extravaganza, then apps are here to save the day.

There are some fantastic apps out there specifically designed to help tidy up your browsing experience for macOS.

For Google Chrome

• OneTab : Condenses all your open tabs into a single tab list, saving memory in the process. You can restore individual tabs as needed.
• Tab Wrangler : Automatically closes inactive tabs after a certain period, but allows you to easily restore them.
• The Great Suspender : Suspends tabs that have not been used for a while to save system resources. These tabs can be easily reactivated.

For Firefox

• Auto Tab Discard : Similar to The Great Suspender but designed for Firefox. It will discard tabs that have not been viewed for a certain period.
• OneTab : Available for Firefox as well, it consolidates your tabs into a single tab to save memory.
• Tabby – Window & Tab Manager : Helps to manage tabs and can automatically close duplicate or idle tabs.
• Tab Space : A Safari extension that helps manage tab overload but also has features for saving and restoring tabs. It doesn’t automatically close tabs, but it makes management easier.
• Sessions : Allows you to save, restore, and manage tab sessions but doesn’t close tabs automatically.

For Multiple Browsers

• Workona : Works on multiple browsers and offers robust tab management features. It can help you organize your tabs into workspaces.

Standalone Apps for macOS

• QuitZilla : Not specifically for tabs but helps to limit your time on distracting apps and websites.
• Focus : Blocks distracting websites and apps, which indirectly could lead to fewer open tabs.

Note: Always read the permissions that these extensions require. Some might have access to your browsing history or other sensitive information.

Always remember to check for the most up-to-date options in the respective app stores or extension repositories. The best option for you depends on whether you’re looking to close Safari tabs, Firefox tabs or another browser altogether.

A late Apple convert, Dom has spent countless hours determining the best way to increase productivity using apps and shortcuts. When he's not on his Macbook, you can find him serving as Dungeon Master in local D&D meetups.

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Safari lets you reopen closed tabs on a Mac, just as it does on iPhone. Here's how.

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Did you just close a Safari tab or window? No problem---you can get it back. Like all modern web browsers, Apple's Safari for Mac can reopen a closed tab or window---as long as you weren't browsing privately.

Tabbed browsing is perhaps the best thing to come to the internet since Keyboard Cat, and if you're anything like us you probably have more tabs open than you can ever remember looking at. That unfortunately sometimes leads to what we like to call "The Purge"---a cleanup of tabs that invariably has an unfortunate side effect---closing the one tab that you absolutely wanted to keep open.

Thankfully, someone at Apple thought about that and there's a handy dandy menu bar option that will return that recently closed tab to its former glory. There's even a keyboard shortcut, too!

There is, of course, one caveat to consider here. If you're browsing away in private browsing mode, and then close a tab, you're out of luck. No amount of spamming the right buttons or key combinations is going to bring it back. Sorry! Everything is discarded as soon as you close a private browsing tab. That ensures your private browsing stays private.

With that out of the way, here's how to get your lost tab back.

If you just closed a tab and realized that you shouldn't have, getting it back is a case of two mouse clicks.

To get started, click the "History" option in the menu bar at the top of the screen in Safari.

Next, click "Reopen Last Closed Tab."

Wonder as the tab springs back into view.

If you're in a super hurry, you don't even need to go clicking around. Instead, simply press Shift ⇧ + Command (or Cmd) ⌘ + T and your tab will be restored to its former glory.

You can reopen closed tabs in Safari on an iPhone or iPad , too.

Related: How to Reopen Closed Tabs on an iPhone or iPad

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Mar 26, 2021 5:54 AM in response to Norwegian_Macfan68

Hello Norwegian_Macfan68,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

We understand from your post that you would like to use Shortcuts to create a one tap button that will clear all the tabs in Safari on your mother's iPad. This article has information about using the Shortcuts app, so you can determine if the Shortcut you want to create can actually be created or not:

Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support

Another option, is to clear the history and cookies in Settings which will close all the tabs. This article will provide you with steps on how to clear the history and cookies which you may find helpful:

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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• Go to a website
• Bookmark webpages to revisit
• See your favorite websites
• Use tabs for webpages
• Import bookmarks and passwords
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Autofill credit card info
• View links from friends
• Keep a Reading List
• Hide ads when reading
• Translate a webpage
• Download items from the web
• Add passes to Wallet
• Save part or all of a webpage
• Print or create a PDF of a webpage
• Interact with text in a picture
• Change your homepage
• Customize a start page
• Create a profile
• Block pop-ups
• Make Safari your default web browser
• Hide your email address
• Manage cookies
• Clear your browsing history
• Browse privately
• Prevent cross-site tracking
• See who tried to track you
• Change Safari settings
• Keyboard and other shortcuts

Close tabs in Safari on Mac

When you’re surfing the web or researching a subject, you can avoid cluttering your window with multiple tabs.

Open Safari for me

Close all other tabs: Control-click the tab you want to keep open, then choose Close Other Tabs.

Close all tabs to the right: Control-click a tab, then choose Close Tabs to the Right.