All major operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux support keyboard shortcuts. Moreover, almost all computer programs let you use shortcut keys and Chrome is no exception. This web browser allows users to extend its features further with extensions. You’ll find this article useful if you use keyboard shortcuts and Chrome extensions to boost your productivity and efficiency. Today, we’ll explore the methods to assign keyboard shortcuts to browser extensions in Chrome so you can use them like a pro and save time.
Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts to Chrome Extensions
Head to the Chrome extensions tab to assign the desired shortcuts. However, this is a one-time effort. The next time, use your assigned keyboard shortcuts and directly launch the associated Chrome extension. With that said, here are the required instructions.
- Open the Chrome browser on your PC and click on the overflow icon.
- Next, go to More Tools > Extensions.
- Under the Extensions menu, you’ll get a list of all the installed extensions. Click the hamburger menu and select Keyboard Shortcuts.
- Now head to the desired Chrome extension and assign your custom keyboard shortcut. Including the Ctrl or Alt key is compulsory while setting up a shortcut.
- Hold the Ctrl or Alt key and press the desired alphabet or numeric key to set up the shortcut. Just make sure it doesn’t clash with existing shortcuts like Ctrl+C.
That’s it. These are the steps to assign a keyboard shortcut key to any of your installed Chrome extensions. Let us know in the comments if you face any issues while executing the above steps.
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