Access Recently Closed Tabs Previous Method Ctrl + Shift + T: Our guide will outline the old and new methods for restoring recently closed tabs in Chrome. While the previous methods worked just fine, the latest method is a nice supplement to the new changes made to the New Tab page. In the latest Chrome update, they’ve added a new tab page, as well as a more direct way to restore recently closed tabs. There’s always new updates being made to Chrome, with Google devs creating new ways to make tasks easier.