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Fix: Keyboard Shortcuts Are Not Working in Chrome
Your Chrome extensions might affect keyboard shortcuts
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Updated onNovember 8, 2023
updated onNovember 8, 2023
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Google’s widely used web browser is known for its speed and efficiency. However, if you’ve ever found your Windows 11 or Chrome shortcuts suddenly unresponsive, you’ll know it can transform smooth browsing into a jarring experience and affect your overall productivity.
No worries; this guide will unravel the usual suspects behind this and offer clear methods to get those key combinations back in working order in Chrome on Windows 11.
Why are keyboard shortcuts not working in Chrome?
How do I fix my keyboard shortcuts if they’re not working in Chrome?
1. Disable conflicting extensions
2. Clear browser cache
3. Update Chrome
4. Create a new User Profile
Note: If this resolves the issue, you might want to transfer your bookmarks and settings to the new profile.
5. Check system shortcuts
While the last two solutions require more familiarity with Chrome, shortcut options, and Windows 11 system settings, they can effectively resolve deeper-rooted issues. Always ensure you’vebacked up vital data or settingsbefore making significant changes. This way, you canmaintain the speed and efficiencythat Chrome is renowned for, regardless of the hurdles you might encounter.
Remember that overloaded junk files, suspicious files, and pop-up boxes can also affect standard keyboard shortcuts.Use proper security & privacy solutionsto ensure your data is safe and your Chrome shortcuts won’t be affected.
Speaking of keyboard issues, many reported thatCtrl + D shortcut is not working, but we tackled this issue in a separate guide.
If you’re a Microsoft 365 user, know that this issue alsoaffects Microsoft Wordon Windows 11 and sometimes evenMicrosoft Excel, but we’ve found fixes for both.
The Chrome shortcut issue is common enough inthe online community, but you can fix both your browser and standard keyboard shortcuts by following the steps above. Tell us what worked for you in the comments section below!
More about the topics:Chrome,Keyboard issues,Windows 11
Vlad Turiceanu
Windows Editor
Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
