Refresh Page Shortcut Updated Jun 2026

: If F5 doesn't work alone, you may need to hold the Fn key: Fn + F5 🚀 Hard Refresh (Clear Cache)

What changed (concise)

Edge’s "Sleeping Tabs" feature puts inactive tabs to sleep after a set period. The in Edge addresses this: refresh page shortcut updated

The updated refresh shortcuts and clearer hard-reload options make it easier to control caching behavior and reduce confusion across browsers. Use normal reload for routine navigation and hard reloads (or DevTools options) when you need to force fresh resources—especially during development or after site updates. : If F5 doesn't work alone, you may

Most users will find that is the only universal hard refresh shortcut across all updated browsers. : If F5 doesn't work alone