Go Forward Shortcut (Alt+→ / ⌘])
Go forward a page with Alt+→ on Windows or ⌘] on Mac. Go back with Alt+← / ⌘[.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go forward | ⌘] or ⌘→ | Alt+→ | |
| Go back | ⌘[ or ⌘← | Alt+← | |
| Reload page | ⌘R | Ctrl+R | |
| Reopen closed tab | ⌘⇧T | Ctrl+Shift+T |
Forward through history
Alt+→ (Windows) or ⌘] / ⌘→ (Mac) moves forward to a page you navigated back from. It mirrors the browser's forward arrow.
Pairs with Back
Use it together with Back (Alt+← / ⌘[) to step through your browsing history hands-free.
FAQ
What is the shortcut to go forward?
Alt+Right on Windows, ⌘] or ⌘Right on Mac.
Why is the forward shortcut greyed out?
Forward only works after you've gone back — there has to be a page ahead in your history.
Does it work in file explorer?
Yes — Alt+Right moves forward through folders in Windows File Explorer.