All of the Best Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts
Nobody likes to do things the hard way which is why they created keyboard shortcuts! Were going to take a look at shortcuts that youre able to use in Google Docs to shorten the time it takes to use everyday actions. By no means is this a complete list of all the keyboard shortcuts available in Google Docs. Weve tried to keep the list more generally useful shortcuts. There are plenty more for you to explore if you cant find what youre looking for in this guide. Advertisement To open a list of keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs, press Ctrl+/ (Windows and Chrome OS) or Cmd+/ (macOS) orview the complete list on the Google Docs help page. General Program ActionsThese are your everyday keyboard shortcuts that make it easier to do everything from copy text to undo a mistake.
RELATED: The Beginner's Guide to Google Docs Character FormattingGoogle Docs has heaps of shortcuts that allow you to apply character formatting (paragraph formatting is covered in the next section). When you need to italicize, bold, or underline some text, these are the types of shortcuts youll use.
Paragraph FormattingJust like character formatting, these are some shortcuts that let you format whole paragraphs with bulleted lists, heading styles, or align paragraphs left, right, or center.
Comments and FootnotesNeed to insert a comment or footnote quickly into a document? Well, there are some pretty handy shortcuts to expedite the process.
Text Selection with a KeyboardYou can instantly select anything from one character to the whole documents text with these keyboard shortcuts. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere Join 425,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of features, articles, news, and trivia. Sign Me Up!We've got your info - thanks for signing up! We were unable to subscribe you! Please check your e-mail address or contact us for assistance. Signing you up... By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Text Selection with MouseIf youd rather use your mouse to select text in your document, heres how you can accomplish the same text selection.
Moving Around in a DocumentQuickly move around your document without having to grab your mouse and scroll your wheel endlessly. Instead, use these helpful shortcuts that zip between words or sentences instantly.
Working with TablesJust like the previous shortcuts, these help you navigate through any tables that are contained inside your document without the use of your mouse. The keyboard shortcuts listed below are for Windows and Chrome OS. If youre on a mac, substitute Alt for Command in all these shortcuts. For example, Hold Ctrl+Cmd+Shift instead of Ctrl+Alt+Shift.
Other Tools and NavigationA couple of extra tools to help streamline your Google Docs experience, such as a documents revision history, the dictionary, and enable voice typing.
Accessing the Menus on PCAccessing any of the menus on the menu bar can also be done with a few simple shortcuts. No more need to use the mouse to click on each menu to figure out which one you need. Because Google likes to make everything more complicated, there are a few browser-specific commands for these keyboard shortcuts depending on whether youre using Chrome or not.
Accessing the Menus on macOSAs we mentioned above, accessing the menu bar without clicking on it can be done with keyboard shortcuts. Here are the ways to open each one from the Google Docs menu bar on Mac.
And that about does it. These are some of the best keyboard shortcuts available in Google Docs. Hopefully, these can help make your life a lot easier, and if you didnt find the ones you were looking for, check out the Google support page for more commands. Brady Gavin Brady Gavin has been immersed in technology for 15 years and has written over 150 detailed tutorials and explainers. He's covered everything from Windows 10 registry hacks to Chrome browser tips. Brady has a diploma in Computer Science from Camosun College in Victoria, BC. Read Full Bio ยป |