Alternatively called Control+T, ^t, and C-t, Ctrl+T is a keyboard shortcut often used to open a new tab in an Internet browser.

How to use the Ctrl+T keyboard shortcut

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

  • How to use the Ctrl+T keyboard shortcut.
  • Ctrl+T in an Internet browser.
  • Ctrl+T in Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
  • Ctrl+T in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Ctrl+T in Windows Media Player.
  • Ctrl+T in Word and other word processors.
  • Ctrl+T in Adobe Photoshop.
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Ctrl+T in an Internet browser

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Opera), pressing Ctrl+T opens a new tab.

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Ctrl+T in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Ctrl+T opens the Create Table dialog box. However, if you’re working in a cell, it toggles the formula reference type between absolute, relative, and mixed.

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Ctrl+T in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+T opens the Format Text dialog box, which lets you adjust the font size, style, and type.

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Ctrl+T in Windows Media Player

In Windows Media Player, Ctrl+T enables and disables shuffle play.

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F also opens the font options window.

Ctrl+T in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+T creates a hanging indent.

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Ctrl+T in Adobe Photoshop

When selecting an element with the Move Tool, Ctrl+T resizes or rotates the selection using the bounding box.

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  • Alt+T
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