By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Reading the paper online and want to look something up? Press Ctrl + E, type and press Enter. No need to go to Google first.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + E or Ctrl + K: start a search
- Mac: Option + ⌘ + F
Bonus Tip: Alt + Enter
Type in the address bar and press Alt + Enter to open the result in a new tab. Mac: ⌘ + Return.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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