Arc keyboard shortcuts for Mac
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These are the default Arc keyboard shortcuts on macOS, curated from The Browser Company's official shortcuts article. Arc's bindings are unusual because its interface is: there is no address bar, so ⌘T opens a command bar instead, and ⌘S toggles the sidebar that replaces the tab strip. Note that Arc has been in maintenance mode since May 2025 - it still receives Chromium security updates, but no new features are being added, so this set is effectively final.
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Get Super ShortcutsCommand bar & essentials6
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command T⌘T | Open the command bar to search or open a new tab |
| Command L⌘L | Edit the current tab's URL in the command bar |
| Command N⌘N | Open a new window |
| Command Shift N⌘⇧N | Open a new Incognito window |
| Command W⌘W | Close the current tab or window |
| Command Shift T⌘⇧T | Reopen the last closed tab |
Tabs9
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command Option N⌘⌥N | Open Little Arc for a quick lookup |
| Command D⌘D | Pin or unpin the current tab |
| Command Shift C⌘⇧C | Copy the current tab's URL |
| Command Shift Option C⌘⇧⌥C | Copy the current tab's URL as Markdown |
| Command Shift K⌘⇧K | Clear all unpinned tabs |
| Command 1⌘1 | Go directly to a specific tab (1, 2, 3, and so on) |
| Control Tab⌃⇥ | Toggle between your two most recent tabs |
| Command Option Down Arrow⌘⌥↓ | Switch to the next tab |
| Command Option Up Arrow⌘⌥↑ | Switch to the previous tab |
Sidebar & Spaces4
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command S⌘S | Show or hide the sidebar |
| Control 1⌃1 | Focus a specific Space (Control plus 1, 2, 3, and so on) |
| Command Option Right Arrow⌘⌥→ | Switch to the next Space |
| Command Option Left Arrow⌘⌥← | Switch to the previous Space |
Split View3
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Control Shift Plus⌃⇧+ | Add a tab to Split View |
| Control Shift -⌃⇧- | Close a Split View pane |
| Control Shift 1⌃⇧1 | Switch focus between Split View panes (Control Shift plus 1, 2, and so on) |
Page & history8
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Command [⌘[ | Go back in the tab's history |
| Command ]⌘] | Go forward in the tab's history |
| Command R⌘R | Reload the page |
| Command F⌘F | Find in the page |
| Command Y⌘Y | View your browsing history |
| Command Plus⌘+ | Zoom in on the page |
| Command -⌘- | Zoom out on the page |
| Command 0⌘0 | Reset page zoom |
Curated from the official Keyboard Shortcuts - Arc Help Center. Defaults only - shortcuts you've remapped will differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arc still supported, and do these shortcuts still work?
Yes, they still work. Arc entered maintenance mode in May 2025 after The Browser Company shifted its team to Dia, and the company was acquired by Atlassian in October 2025. Arc still ships Chromium security updates and there's no announced shutdown date - but no new features are being added, which means this shortcut set is effectively frozen. Nothing here is going to change under you.
Can I customize Arc's keyboard shortcuts?
Yes - Arc is one of the few browsers with a full shortcut editor. Open Arc's settings (⌘,) and go to the Shortcuts section to remap almost any command, including the defaults listed here.
Which Arc shortcuts should I learn first?
The command bar, ⌘T. It replaces the address bar entirely: it searches, opens URLs, and switches tabs. After that, ⌘S to toggle the sidebar and ⌘⌥N for Little Arc cover most of what makes Arc feel different.
What is Little Arc?
Little Arc (⌘⌥N) opens a small standalone window for quick lookups - links from other apps open there too. When a page is worth keeping, promote it into a Space; otherwise close it and your sidebar stays clean.