Chrome: Keyboard Shortcuts for Switching Search Engines Like Tabs in Edge

Introduction

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are popular web browsers that offer users an efficient browsing experience. One of the ways they achieve this is through the use of keyboard shortcuts. In this article, we will focus on how to switch search engines using keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge.

Prerequisites

To follow along with this article, you will need:

• A computer running Microsoft Edge browser
• Multiple search engines installed in Microsoft Edge

Keyboard Shortcuts to Switch Search Engines

Microsoft Edge allows users to switch search engines using the following keyboard shortcuts:

• Ctrl + Tab: Cycle through open tabs in the order they were opened
• Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Cycle through open tabs in reverse order
• Ctrl + Shift + S: Open the "Switch search engine" dropdown menu
• Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate through the list of search engines
• Press Enter to select a search engine

Keyboard Shortcut to Open the Search Engine Dropdown Menu

If you prefer using a keyboard shortcut to quickly open the search engine dropdown menu, you can use:

This shortcut works whether you have open tabs or not.

Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts

If you prefer using different keyboard shortcuts, you can customize them in Microsoft Edge:

1. Open the "Settings and more" menu (three dots) in the top-right corner of the browser window
2. Click on "Settings"
3. Scroll down to the "On the basics" tab
4. Click on "Advanced settings" at the bottom of the page
5. Search for "Keyboard shortcuts" in the search bar
6. Find the shortcut you want to change and press the new key combination

In this article, we explored how to switch search engines using keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge. We covered the default shortcuts, how to open the search engine dropdown menu, and how to customize keyboard shortcuts to fit your preferences. With these shortcuts, you can save time and improve your productivity while browsing the web.