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Chrome on Linux uses Ctrl as its primary modifier, matching the Windows shortcut set. If you've used Chrome on Windows, the same shortcuts apply here. The difference on Linux is context: depending on your desktop environment, a handful of shortcut combinations can be captured by the system before Chrome sees them.
This page is most useful for Linux users who do development work in Chrome, the DevTools shortcuts are fully supported and covered in the table above.
Desktop environment conflicts. Linux desktop environments (GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and others) bind some keyboard shortcuts at the system level. If a DE shortcut uses the same key combination as a Chrome shortcut, the DE usually wins. Common areas of conflict involve Alt-based shortcuts and certain Ctrl+Alt combinations. If a Chrome shortcut isn't working, check your DE's keyboard settings to see if it's claimed there.
GNOME users. GNOME uses Ctrl+Alt+T to open a terminal by default, Super key for Activities, and various Alt combinations for window management. These don't overlap with most Chrome shortcuts, but Alt+F4 (close window) is a standard GNOME behavior that also closes Chrome rather than triggering any browser action.
KDE users. KDE's global shortcuts can be more aggressive about capturing key combinations. If you find Chrome shortcuts misfiring, the KDE Global Shortcuts settings panel is where to look.
DevTools on Linux. Chrome DevTools work the same on Linux as on Windows. F12 or the Ctrl-based shortcut opens the panel, and the full panel navigation shortcut set is available.
The Chrome Linux shortcut list is available as a printable PDF. The DE conflict notes above are specific to your system, the PDF covers the Chrome shortcuts themselves, which you can then check against your DE's configuration if anything doesn't respond as expected.
Yes. Chrome on Linux uses Ctrl as its primary modifier, matching Windows exactly. The shortcut set is identical between the two platforms.
Yes. DevTools are fully supported on Linux, with the same F12 and Ctrl-based shortcut access as on Windows.
The most likely cause is a desktop environment shortcut using the same key combination. Check your DE's global keyboard shortcut settings (in GNOME: Settings → Keyboard; in KDE: System Settings → Shortcuts). You can either rebind the DE shortcut or work around it.
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