Internet Explorer: The Best Shortcuts

In this practical tip we show you the best shortcuts for Internet Explorer.

Useful shortcuts for Internet Explorer

Please note that these tips refer to Internet Explorer version 11.

1. Zoom: To zoom into a website, press the [CTRL] and the [Plus] key at the same time. For a lower zoom factor, select the [Minus] button instead of the plus symbol. To reset to normal view, press [CTRL] + [0].
2. Open new tab: You can easily open a new tab with the key combination [CTRL] + [T].
3. Switch tab: You can switch between the different tabs with [CTRL] + [Tab] to the front and with [CTRL] + [Shift] + [Tab] back.
4. Open a link in a new tab: Hold down the [CTRL] key and click on a link to open the page in a new tab.
5. Create a favorite: To add the current page to the favorites, press the [CTRL] and [D] key simultaneously on the respective website.
6. Open new window: You can open a new window in Internet Explorer with the key combination [CTRL] + [N].
7. Bing search: For quick access to the Bing search, use the key combination [CTRL] + [E].
8. Print: The shortcut key for printing is [CTRL] + [P].
9. Clear history & cookies: With [CTRL] + [Shift] + [Del] you can delete your history, saved cookies and temporary data.
10. Developer tools: You can access the developer tools in Internet Explorer using the [F12] key.

You can also block websites in Internet Explorer.