How to Set Up a Keyboard Shortcut for Any Website in Chrome (Windows)
Learn how to create a keyboard shortcut for any website in Google Chrome on Windows. Quickly access your favorite web app with a custom keyboard shortcut, streamlining your workflow and saving time. Step-by-step instructions and tips included.
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If you're a Windows user who's tired of opening a new tab and clicking on a bookmark every time you want to use your favorite web app, you're in luck. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a keyboard shortcut for any website in Google Chrome on a Windows operating system.
First, open the web app in a new tab. Then, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window and select "More tools" from the menu. In the "More tools" menu, select the "Create Shortcut" option.
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Name the shortcut anything you want, then click "Create." You won't see any immediate changes, but don't worry – the shortcut has been created.
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To access the shortcut, hit the Windows key on your keyboard and search for the name you gave to the shortcut. When the shortcut appears in the search results, right-click on it and select "Open file location" from the menu.
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Right-click on the shortcut's icon and select "Properties" from the menu. In the dialogue box that opens, you'll see a box labeled "Shortcut key." Click in this box and enter your desired shortcut combination. For example, you could use "Ctrl + Alt + W" for "Web App."
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Hit "OK" to save your changes, and then test out the shortcut by hitting the shortcut key combination you just entered. If all goes well, a new Chrome tab should open with the web app loaded.
And that's it! You've successfully created a keyboard shortcut for your favorite web app in Google Chrome on a Windows operating system. No more need to open a new tab and click on a bookmark – just hit your shortcut key combination and the app will open up in a flash. Happy browsing!