Ctrl+T
Alternatively called Control+T, ^t, and C-t, Ctrl+T is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open a new tab in an Internet browser. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
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.
Ctrl+T in an Internet browser
In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera), pressing Ctrl+T opens a new tab.
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.
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.
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F also opens the font options window.
Ctrl+T in Windows Media Player
In Windows Media Player, Ctrl+T enables and disables shuffle play.
Ctrl+T in Word and other word processors
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+T creates a hanging indent.
Ctrl+T in Adobe Photoshop
When selecting an element with the Move Tool, Ctrl+T resizes or rotates the selection using the bounding box.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.