Copying a link or a search term and then typing it into Chrome’s address bar takes extra steps. Two built-in shortcuts skip the typing entirely and save you time.
How to Use Paste and Go
- Copy any web address.
- Right-click the address bar.
- Select Paste and go.
Chrome opens that address right away, no need to click into the bar and press Enter.
How to Use Paste and Search
- Copy a word or sentence from any page.
- Right-click the address bar.
- Select Paste and search.
Chrome runs a search using your default search engine right away.
Quick Tips
- Both options also work with Ctrl+Shift+V (Cmd+Shift+V on Mac) right after copying text, which pastes and submits in one step.
- These shortcuts work the same way in Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook.
Once you get used to paste and go and paste and search, you’ll skip a step every time you copy a link or search term.
