Refresh shortcut
Windows
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⌘cmdRF5 or Ctrl+R reloads the page in Windows browsers and refreshes File Explorer. On a Mac, Cmd+R reloads the page in Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Hard refresh (bypass cache) | CtrlShiftR | ⌘cmd⇧shiftR |
| Alternative on Windows | CtrlF5 | Not on Mac |
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Questions
What is the refresh shortcut?
F5 or Ctrl+R reloads the page in Windows browsers and refreshes File Explorer. On a Mac, Cmd+R reloads the page in Safari, Chrome and Firefox.