Alternatively known as Control+6, ^6, and C-6, Ctrl+6 is a keyboard shortcut often used to switch to the sixth tab in an Internet browser or other programs with tab support.

How to use the Ctrl+6 keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press 6.

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Ctrl+6 in Microsoft Excel 2019

In Microsoft Excel 2019, pressing Ctrl+6 hides and shows hidden objects (e.g., a picture).

For this shortcut, you need to use 6 above the top row keys, not on the numeric keypad.

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Ctrl+6 in an Internet browser

With all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox), pressing Ctrl+6 switches to the sixth tab.

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Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

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  • Ctrl+5
  • Ctrl+7
  • Ctrl+8
  • Ctrl+9
  • Ctrl

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