Find Previous Match Shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+G / ⌘⇧G)
Go to the previous match with Ctrl+Shift+G on Windows or ⌘⇧G on Mac. Find next is Ctrl+G / ⌘G.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find previous match | ⌘⇧G | Ctrl+Shift+G | |
| Find next match | ⌘G | Ctrl+G | |
| Open Find | ⌘F | Ctrl+F | |
| Find previous (browsers) | ⌘⇧G | Shift+Enter |
Step backwards through matches
After opening Find with ⌘F / Ctrl+F, ⌘⇧G (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+G (Windows) jumps to the previous occurrence instead of the next one. In most browsers you can also press Shift+Enter in the find box.
Find next
Drop the Shift — ⌘G / Ctrl+G — to move forward to the next match.
FAQ
How do I find the previous match?
Press Ctrl+Shift+G on Windows or ⌘⇧G on Mac after opening Find; in browsers Shift+Enter works too.
What is the difference between Find Next and Find Previous?
Find Next (Ctrl+G/⌘G) moves forward through matches; Find Previous (Ctrl+Shift+G/⌘⇧G) moves backward.
Does this work in browsers?
Yes — after Ctrl+F/⌘F, use Ctrl+Shift+G/⌘⇧G or Shift+Enter to go to the previous highlight.