Switch to Tab Shortcut (Mac & Windows)
Press Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+8 (⌘1–⌘8 on Mac) to jump to that numbered tab. Ctrl+9 (⌘9) always jumps to the last tab.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump to tab 1–8 | ⌘1 … ⌘8 | Ctrl+1 … Ctrl+8 | |
| Jump to last tab | ⌘9 | Ctrl+9 | |
| Next / previous tab | ⌃Tab / ⌃⇧Tab | Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab |
Jump to a tab by its position
Press ⌘1–⌘8 on a Mac, or Ctrl+1–Ctrl+8 on Windows, to jump straight to the first through eighth tab. The number matches the tab's left-to-right position.
Jump to the last tab
⌘9 (Mac) or Ctrl+9 (Windows) always selects the last tab no matter how many are open — handy when you have more than eight. These work in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. To step one tab at a time instead, use next tab and previous tab.
FAQ
How do I jump to a specific tab by number?
Press Ctrl+1 to Ctrl+8 on Windows, or ⌘1 to ⌘8 on a Mac, to select that numbered tab.
What does Ctrl+9 do?
Ctrl+9 (⌘9 on Mac) always jumps to the last tab, regardless of how many tabs are open.
Does this work in Chrome and Edge?
Yes — Ctrl/⌘ plus 1–9 works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on both platforms.