Refresh Page Shortcut Updated |work|

You can now visit about:keyboard , click the "Change" button next to the "Reload" action, and assign you prefer (provided it doesn't conflict with the operating system). This update is a massive quality-of-life improvement for power users who want to personalize their browser flow without relying on third-party extensions.

Apple users have a slightly different set of keys:

Need to reload every tab at once? This is great after changing network settings or applying a dark mode extension. refresh page shortcut updated

A 2025 study (Nielsen Norman Group, n=2,000) found:

Duplicate the tab ( Ctrl + L to focus address bar, Alt + Enter to open duplicate) – the duplicate retains scroll position. You can now visit about:keyboard , click the

This reloads the page using cached data stored on your hard drive. It is fast but might not show the latest website changes.

If your refresh page shortcut is not working, try these solutions: This is great after changing network settings or

If you are experiencing a (like a 404 or 502 error).

These shortcuts perform a normal reload of the current page. : Press Ctrl + R or F5 . macOS : Press Command + R .

Note: Edge updates now allow you to turn off the F5 key function in settings if it conflicts with gaming setups. Mozilla Firefox Press F5 or Ctrl + R . Updated Hard Refresh: Press Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Shift + R . Updated Shortcuts for macOS