Open Gemini with a keyboard shortcut

By | April 21, 2026

Open Gemini with a keyboard shortcut

Use or customize keyboard shortcuts

After you opt in to using Gemini in Chrome, you can use keyboard shortcuts.

To open or close Gemini in Chrome:

  • On Mac, press Ctrl + G
  • On Windows, press Alt + G
  • On ChromeOS, press Search + G

To switch between your tab and Gemini in Chrome:

  • On Mac, press Ctrl +  + G
  • On Windows, press Alt + Shift + G
  • On ChromeOS, press Search + Alt + G

Change the keyboard shortcuts

To choose your own keyboard shortcuts:

  1. At the top of Gemini in Chrome, click More options  and then Settings & help  and then Open Chrome settings.
  2. Next to the keyboard or navigation shortcut, click Edit .
  3. On your keyboard, press the new shortcut.