How To Change Tabs in Firefox [MAC]

I’m not too ashamed to admit that I’m still somewhat of a MacBookPro (MBP) noob, only having mine for around 3 months. I’m still finding and trying to find out new tricks on this Apple eye-candy gadget.

A Call For Keyboard Layout Standardisation!

It’s only when transitioning from many years on the PC to a MAC that you really question why a standard keyboard layout isn’t adhered to by both parties. So frustrating when you’ve memorised countless time-saving shortcuts in Windows.

The improved intelligent touchpad on the MBP means that I am less dependent on a mouse these days which means keyboard shortcuts are even more important. I wrote this post both as a reminder for me and to help other people out there who want to know how to change tabs in Firefox (on the Mac).

How To Change Tabs in Firefox [MAC]:

There are two main ways to do this:

1. Command + <Tab Number> e.g. if you have four tabs open it’s Command + 1 for the first tab, Command + 2 for the second and so on…
2. Command + Option + Left / Right – this will toggle through the various tabs that you have open

Hope this was useful. Please share with other Mac users

Here’s the link to the complete set of Firefox Shortcuts.