This reloads the page using cached files (images, CSS, JS) for speed. It’s the default refresh.
| OS / Browser | Keyboard Shortcut | Alternative Method |
|--------------|------------------|--------------------|
| Windows / Linux | F5 | Ctrl + R |
| macOS | Cmd + R | F5 (on Mac keyboards with Fn key, use Fn + F5) |
| ChromeOS | Ctrl + R or F5 | | refresh page shortcut updated
Pro tip:
Ctrl + R(orCmd + R) is often easier to reach on laptops thanF5. This reloads the page using cached files (images,
This option is now available in Chrome, Edge, and Brave. Firefox calls it "Clear Cache and Reload." Pro tip: Ctrl + R (or Cmd +
This is the most updated refresh page shortcut because it's not a single key—it's a mouse-keyboard hybrid that guarantees a pristine environment.