How to re-open that tab you accidentally closed in Chrome or Internet Explorer

If you came looking for instructions on how to re-open that tab you accidentally closed in Chrome or Internet Explorer, you came to the right place. It happens from time to time, especially if you have a cat, but once you memorize this instruction set, you’ll be able to go back to where you left off in that last tab.

Instructions for re-opening a recently closed tab in Internet Explorer (Edge) and Chrome

Hold Ctrl + Shift + T

It’s that easy.

Since this post would be way too short with just those instructions, I’ll include a couple of other useful tips.

Open a new tab

Hold Ctrl + T to open a new tab.

Open a new window

Hold Ctrl + N to open a new window.

Open a new incognito window (Chrome)

Hold Ctrl + Shift + N

Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

 

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