Extensions can be extremely useful. They allow you to simplify all types of tasks. Every browser extension provides keyboard commands that enable you to perform a variety of tasks. For instance, Facebook Share Button extension users can hold Alt and S to share any webpage they want on Facebook. The developers of these extensions get to decide the desired keys combinations for making the most of extensions API.

Browsers enable users to change keyboard commands with the help of the extension developers. If you are interested in changing the keyboard command provided by the extension or you have trouble with the keyboard command, you can customize it by following the steps mentioned below.

Google Chrome and Edge

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Chromium-based browser users can follow the steps mentioned below to change keyboard commands offered by extensions. Firstly, you must open the command shortcuts settings page to see and change the keyboard commands by typing the URL in the address bar.

  • edge://extensions/shortcuts for Microsoft Edge.
  • chrome://extensions/shortcuts for Google Chrome.
  • browser://extensions/shortcuts for Any other Chromium browsers.

Then, the page would load which would list all of the installed extensions and their default custom keyboard commands. All you have to do is click on the edit button and then focus the command field and hold the desired keys combination for changing the shortcut keys combination. The supported keys are mentioned below:

  • Media Keys
  • Arrow Keys (Right, Left, Up, and Down)
  • Delete, Insert, Space, End, Home, Period, Comma
  • 0-9
  • A-Z

Keep in mind that the key combinations must include either Alt, Ctrl, or Command. On some operating systems, you cannot set Ctrl + Alt as a combination. However, you can use Shift in addition to Ctrl or Alt. But, it is not necessary to do so. Although you can use any key combination with Alt or Ctrl and Shift keys, avoid using common key combinations as they would cause conflict with the system commands. For example, browsers already use Ctrl and T for opening a new tab. Therefore, it should not be used.

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a great browser. It has a lot to offer. You can make the most of it to change the keyboard commands offered by extensions by following the steps mentioned below.

  • The first thing that you need to do is open the Add-on Manager page by holding Ctrl + Shift + A or simply typing about: addons in the address bar.
  • Next, you will need to click on the gear icon next to “Manage Your Extensions” and select “Manage Extension Shortcuts”.
  • Finally, the commands management page would appear where you will come across the keys combinations which you can change for good.

Or alternatively change the keyboard shortcuts offered by an extension in Firefox following these steps:

  • Open Firefox and click on the Menu button (the three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner of the window.
  • From the menu, select “Add-ons” to open the Add-ons Manager.
  • In the Add-ons Manager, click on the “Extensions” tab to view a list of installed extensions.
  • Locate the extension whose keyboard shortcuts you want to change, and click on the “Options” or “Preferences” button next to it. This will open the settings page for the extension.
  • On the settings page, look for a section labeled “Keyboard shortcuts” or something similar. This section should allow you to customize the keyboard shortcuts that the extension uses.
  • Use the provided controls to change the keyboard shortcuts as desired. Be sure to click on the “Save” or “Apply” button to save your changes.
  • Once you have saved your changes, the new keyboard shortcuts should be active and ready to use.

Microsoft Edge

To change the keyboard shortcuts offered by an extension in Microsoft Edge, you can follow these steps:

  • Open Microsoft Edge and click on the Menu button (the three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner of the window.
  • From the menu, select “Extensions” to open the Extensions page.
  • On the Extensions page, locate the extension whose keyboard shortcuts you want to change, and click on the “Details” or “Options” button next to it. This will open the settings page for the extension.
  • On the settings page, look for a section labeled “Keyboard shortcuts” or something similar. This section should allow you to customize the keyboard shortcuts that the extension uses.
  • Use the provided controls to change the keyboard shortcuts as desired. Be sure to click on the “Save” or “Apply” button to save your changes.
  • Once you have saved your changes, the new keyboard shortcuts should be active and ready to use.

Forbidden Shortcuts

The default keyboard shortcuts for browsers vary depending on the specific browser and the operating system that you are using. Some common keyboard shortcuts that are often used in browsers include:

  • Ctrl+T: Open a new tab
  • Ctrl+W: Close the current tab
  • Ctrl+Shift+T: Reopen the last closed tab
  • Ctrl+L: Select the address bar
  • Ctrl+D: Add the current page to your bookmarks
  • Ctrl+Shift+D: Save all open tabs as a bookmark folder
  • Alt+Left arrow: Go back to the previous page
  • Alt+Right arrow: Go forward to the next page
  • F5: Refresh the current page

These are just a few examples of keyboard shortcuts that may be available in different browsers. Many browsers also offer a wide range of additional keyboard shortcuts that can be customized to suit your preferences. You can typically access a list of all available keyboard shortcuts by pressing the Ctrl+Shift+? keys in most browsers. This will open a window with a list of all available keyboard shortcuts for the browser.

Conclusion

Once you have finished reading the post, you will know how to change keyboard commands offered by extensions. It aims to make your life a whole lot easier. It is about time that you took the initiative and changed the keyboard commands on your favorite extensions for maximum convenience. It is definitely worth trying out as it could help you deal with command keys that you struggle with.