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Easy ways to copy a browser tab on your PC, Mac, or Chromebook
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Do you want to open the same website again in another tab? Fortunately, it's easy to duplicate tabs in any web browser! This wikiHow article teaches you how create duplicate tabs in Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on any computer.

Things You Should Know

  • In Microsoft Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + K (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + K (Mac), or right-click the tab and select Duplicate Tab.
  • In Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, right-click a tab and select "'Duplicate tab'" or Duplicate.
  • If you have a Mac, you can customize keyboard shortcuts in Apple menu > System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App Shortcuts.
Section 1 of 3:

Microsoft Edge

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  1. This quick keyboard shortcut will instantly duplicate the current tab in Microsoft Edge.[1]
  2. If you don't want to use a keyboard shortcut, this alternative will work on any computer.[2]
    • The mobile web browser does not have the feature to duplicate a tab.
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Chrome & Firefox

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  1. Although there isn't a keyboard shortcut for duplicating tabs in these browsers, you can use this quick trick to copy the same website to a new browser tab.[3]
    • There is no way to duplicate a tab in the mobile versions of Chrome and Firefox.
    • If you press Alt + D, the browser highlights the text in your address bar. Then, you can press Alt + Enter to open the same URL in a new tab. However, this is a little different than duplicating a tab, as the new tab won't have the same page history or actions you've done in the previous tab (like scrolling to a specific spot or filling in an answer box).
    • There are also extensions that you can get for Chrome and Firefox that will allow you to specify a keyboard shortcut to duplicate tabs. Duplicate Tab Shortcut is available for Chrome, and Duplicate Tab Shortcut is for Firefox.
  2. On a Mac desktop or MacBook, you can create a keyboard shortcut that duplicates a tab for you. Here's how:
    • Click the Apple menu and go to System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App Shortcuts.
    • Click + and chose Chrome or Firefox.
    • Name the shortcut "Duplicate Tab".
    • Click in the "Keyboard Shortcut" field.
    • Press the keys you want to use as your keyboard shortcut.
    • Click Done to close the window.[4]
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Safari

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  1. Right-click a tab or pin and select Duplicate Tab. There's no keyboard shortcut for duplicating a tab in Safari, but you can get the same effect using the right-click menu.[5]
  2. Drag your tab icon to +. You'll need to be on the Tabs page to do this, which means that when you open Safari, tap the Tabs icon in the lower right corner of your screen (it looks like two overlapping rectangles).
    • Tap and hold the tab that you want to duplicate, then drag it to the plus sign in the lower left corner.
    • The duplicated tab will open and you can tap the two overlapping rectangles again to see all your open tabs.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 86,107 times.
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