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⬇️ Where Did That Download Go? Ctrl + J Shows You

Where Did That Download Go? Ctrl + J Shows Your Downloads - The Tech Ranch
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By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch

Just downloaded a newsletter or a photo and now you can’t find it? In Chrome, press Ctrl + J. Your downloads list opens with the newest file right on top.

The Shortcut

  • Ctrl + J: open Downloads in Chrome and Edge
  • Newest files are on top
  • Click Show in folder to go straight to the file
  • Mac: ⌘ + Shift + J

Bonus Tip: The Bookmark Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + O to open Chrome’s bookmark manager. Search, rename and drag your bookmarks into folders. On a Mac, press ⌘ + Option + B.

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. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.

Found this helpful? Give the video a thumbs up on YouTube. Got a shortcut you can’t live without? Tell me in the YouTube comments and it might show up in a future video.

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