/

Press / on many websites to jump straight to the search box, no mouse needed.

Where you type it

In your web browser, on the site itself.

Add

Just the / key, then type what you're looking for.

Example

On YouTube, press / and type: how to repot a bonsai

Works in

  • YouTube
  • GitHub (S also works)
  • Gmail (turn on keyboard shortcuts in Settings first)
  • Slash Guide

A real command built into Web, checked against its own help pages in November 2026. Official help page