Next Tab Shortcut (Mac & Windows)
Press Ctrl+Tab to jump to the next tab on both Mac and Windows. On a Mac you can also use ⌘+⌥+→, on Windows Ctrl+PgDn.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next tab | ⌃Tab | Ctrl+Tab | |
| Next tab (alternative) | ⌘⌥→ | Ctrl+PgDn | |
| Previous tab | ⌃⇧Tab | Ctrl+Shift+Tab |
Move to the next tab
Press ⌃Tab (Ctrl+Tab) to cycle to the next tab to the right. This is identical on Mac and Windows and works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. When you reach the last tab it loops back to the first.
Mac and Windows alternatives
On a Mac you can also press ⌘⌥→ (Command-Option-Right Arrow) to move one tab right. On Windows the equivalent is Ctrl+PgDn. To go the other way, use Ctrl+Shift+Tab (previous tab), and to jump straight to a numbered tab use Ctrl+1 to Ctrl+9.
FAQ
What is the next tab shortcut on Mac?
Press ⌃Tab (Control-Tab) to move to the next tab. You can also use ⌘⌥→ (Command-Option-Right Arrow).
How do I switch to the next tab on Windows?
Press Ctrl+Tab to move one tab to the right, or Ctrl+PgDn. Both work in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Is the next tab shortcut the same in all browsers?
Yes — Ctrl+Tab for next and Ctrl+Shift+Tab for previous work in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on both Mac and Windows.