💬 Complete Reference

All Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts

151 shortcuts across 11 categories to supercharge your document productivity.

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Common Actions

Essential everyday shortcuts for Google Docs productivity.

26 shortcuts

🎨

Text Formatting

Format text quickly with keyboard shortcuts.

11 shortcuts

📝

Paragraph Formatting

Style paragraphs, headings, and lists with shortcuts.

13 shortcuts

🖼️

Images & Drawings

Resize, rotate, and manage images with keyboard shortcuts.

12 shortcuts

💬

Comments & Footnotes

Add comments, footnotes, and collaborate with shortcuts.

14 shortcuts

📋

Menus

Open and navigate menus using keyboard shortcuts.

10 shortcuts

✂️

Text Selection

Select text efficiently with keyboard shortcuts.

11 shortcuts

♿

Screen Readers

Accessibility shortcuts for screen readers and braille support.

10 shortcuts

🧭

Document Navigation

Navigate through headings, links, and bookmarks quickly.

15 shortcuts

📊

Table Navigation

Move around tables efficiently with keyboard shortcuts.

13 shortcuts

🔧

Tools & Navigation

Access revision history, spelling, dictionary, and more.

16 shortcuts

⚡Common Actions

Ctrl + C
CopyCopy selected text to the clipboard for pasting elsewhere.
Ctrl + X
CutCut selected text, removing it and placing it on the clipboard.
Ctrl + V
PastePaste content from the clipboard into your document.
Ctrl + Shift + V
Paste Without FormattingPaste only the plain text without any formatting or styles.
Ctrl + Z
UndoReverse your last action. Press multiple times to undo several actions.
Ctrl + Shift + Z
RedoRedo the last undone action to restore changes you reversed.
Ctrl + K
Insert or Edit LinkInsert a new hyperlink or edit an existing one in your document.
Alt + Enter
Open LinkOpen the hyperlink at the cursor position in a new tab.
Ctrl + /
Show Keyboard ShortcutsDisplay the complete list of keyboard shortcuts available in Google Docs.
Ctrl + S
SaveSave the current document. Google Docs auto-saves, but this forces an immediate save.
Ctrl + P
PrintOpen print settings to print your document or save it as a PDF.
Ctrl + O
OpenOpen a file from your Google Drive.
Ctrl + F
FindOpen the Find toolbar to search for specific text in your document.
Ctrl + H
Find and ReplaceFind specific text and replace it with new text across your document.
Ctrl + G
Find AgainJump to the next occurrence of your search term.
Ctrl + Shift + G
Find PreviousJump to the previous occurrence of your search term.
Ctrl + Shift + F
Hide the MenusToggle compact mode to hide or show the toolbar and menus for more writing space.
Ctrl + Enter
Insert Page BreakInsert a page break at the cursor position to start a new page.
Alt + /
Use Tool FinderOpen Tool Finder to quickly search for any menu item or action by name.
Ctrl + Y
Repeat Last ActionRepeat the most recent action, such as typing or formatting.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Z
Switch to EditingSwitch to editing mode where changes are applied directly.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + X
Switch to SuggestingSwitch to suggesting mode where changes appear as suggestions for review.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C
Switch to ViewingSwitch to viewing mode for a read-only view of the document.
Ctrl + +
Zoom InIncrease the zoom level to make the document appear larger.
Ctrl + -
Zoom OutDecrease the zoom level to see more of the document at once.
Ctrl + 0
Zoom 100 PercentReset the zoom level to the default 100% view.

🎨Text Formatting

Ctrl + B
BoldApply or remove bold formatting on the selected text.
Ctrl + I
ItalicizeApply or remove italic formatting on the selected text.
Ctrl + U
UnderlineApply or remove underline formatting on the selected text.
Alt + Shift + 5
StrikethroughApply or remove strikethrough formatting to cross out selected text.
Ctrl + .
SuperscriptFormat selected text as superscript (raised above the baseline).
Ctrl + ,
SubscriptFormat selected text as subscript (lowered below the baseline).
Ctrl + Alt + C
Copy Text FormattingCopy the formatting of the selected text to apply it elsewhere.
Ctrl + Alt + V
Paste Text FormattingApply previously copied formatting to the selected text.
Ctrl + \
Clear Text FormattingRemove all formatting from the selected text, returning it to default style.
Ctrl + Shift + .
Increase Font SizeIncrease the font size of the selected text by one step.
Ctrl + Shift + ,
Decrease Font SizeDecrease the font size of the selected text by one step.

📝Paragraph Formatting

Ctrl + ]
Increase Paragraph IndentationIncrease the indentation level of the current paragraph.
Ctrl + [
Decrease Paragraph IndentationDecrease the indentation level of the current paragraph.
Ctrl + Alt + 0
Apply Normal Text StyleReset the paragraph to the default Normal text style.
Ctrl + Alt + [1-6]
Apply Heading StyleApply heading style 1 through 6 to the current paragraph. Use the number key for the heading level you want.
Ctrl + Shift + L
Left AlignAlign the current paragraph to the left margin.
Ctrl + Shift + E
Center AlignCenter the current paragraph horizontally on the page.
Ctrl + Shift + R
Right AlignAlign the current paragraph to the right margin.
Ctrl + Shift + J
JustifyJustify the current paragraph so text aligns evenly on both left and right margins.
Ctrl + Shift + 7
Numbered ListToggle a numbered (ordered) list for the selected paragraphs.
Ctrl + Shift + 8
Bulleted ListToggle a bulleted (unordered) list for the selected paragraphs.
Ctrl + Shift + 9
ChecklistToggle a checklist with interactive checkboxes for the selected paragraphs.
Ctrl + Shift + Up
Move Paragraph UpMove the current paragraph up, swapping it with the paragraph above.
Ctrl + Shift + Down
Move Paragraph DownMove the current paragraph down, swapping it with the paragraph below.

🖼️Images & Drawings

Ctrl + Alt + Y
Alt TextAdd or edit alt text for the selected image to improve accessibility.
Ctrl + Alt + K
Resize Image LargerMake the selected image or drawing larger proportionally.
Ctrl + Alt + B
Resize Larger HorizontallyStretch the selected image wider horizontally.
Ctrl + Alt + I
Resize Larger VerticallyStretch the selected image taller vertically.
Ctrl + Alt + J
Resize Image SmallerMake the selected image or drawing smaller proportionally.
Ctrl + Alt + W
Resize Smaller HorizontallyShrink the selected image narrower horizontally.
Ctrl + Alt + Q
Resize Smaller VerticallyShrink the selected image shorter vertically.
Alt + Right
Rotate Clockwise 15 DegreesRotate the selected image clockwise by 15 degrees.
Alt + Left
Rotate Counterclockwise 15 DegreesRotate the selected image counterclockwise by 15 degrees.
Alt + Shift + Right
Rotate Clockwise 1 DegreeRotate the selected image clockwise by 1 degree for precise adjustments.
Alt + Shift + Left
Rotate Counterclockwise 1 DegreeRotate the selected image counterclockwise by 1 degree for precise adjustments.
Shift + Esc
Close Drawing EditorClose the drawing editor and return to normal document editing.

💬Comments & Footnotes

Ctrl + Alt + M
Insert CommentInsert a new comment at the current cursor position or on selected text.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A
Open Discussion ThreadOpen the discussion thread panel to view all comments.
Ctrl + Alt + E + C
Enter Current CommentJump into the currently highlighted comment to read or reply.
Ctrl + Alt + F
Insert FootnoteInsert a footnote at the cursor position with a reference number.
Ctrl + Alt + N + F
Move to Next FootnoteNavigate to the next footnote in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + F
Move to Previous FootnoteNavigate to the previous footnote in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + U
Move to Next SuggestionNavigate to the next suggested edit in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + U
Move to Previous SuggestionNavigate to the previous suggested edit in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + O + U
Review Suggested EditsOpen the review panel for suggested edits.
Ctrl + Alt + N + C
Move to Next CommentNavigate to the next comment in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + C
Move to Previous CommentNavigate to the previous comment in the document.
R
Reply to CommentReply to the currently selected comment in the comments panel.
E
Resolve CommentResolve the currently selected comment, marking it as done.
U
Exit CommentExit the currently selected comment and return to the document.

📋Menus

Ctrl + Shift + X
Open Context MenuOpen the right-click context menu using a keyboard shortcut.
Alt + F
Open File MenuOpen the File menu to access save, print, and download options.
Alt + E
Open Edit MenuOpen the Edit menu to access undo, redo, copy, and paste options.
Alt + V
Open View MenuOpen the View menu to access zoom, outline, and ruler options.
Alt + I
Open Insert MenuOpen the Insert menu to add images, tables, links, and more.
Alt + O
Open Format MenuOpen the Format menu to access text, paragraph, and page formatting.
Alt + T
Open Tools MenuOpen the Tools menu to access spelling, word count, and preferences.
Alt + H
Open Help MenuOpen the Help menu to search for features and access documentation.
Alt + A
Open Accessibility MenuOpen the Accessibility menu for screen reader and accessibility options.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + K
Open Input Tools MenuOpen the Input Tools menu to switch between different language input methods.

✂️Text Selection

Ctrl + A
Select AllSelect all text and elements in the entire document.
Ctrl + Alt + U + A
Select NoneDeselect all currently selected text and elements.
Shift + Left/Right
Extend Selection One CharacterExtend the text selection by one character in either direction.
Shift + Up/Down
Extend Selection One LineExtend the text selection up or down by one line.
Ctrl + Shift + Left/Right
Extend Selection One WordExtend the text selection by one word in either direction.
Shift + Home
Extend Selection to Beginning of LineExtend the selection from the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
Shift + End
Extend Selection to End of LineExtend the selection from the cursor to the end of the current line.
Ctrl + Shift + Home
Extend Selection to Beginning of DocumentExtend the selection from the cursor to the very beginning of the document.
Ctrl + Shift + End
Extend Selection to End of DocumentExtend the selection from the cursor to the very end of the document.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E + I
Select Current List ItemSelect the current list item in a bulleted or numbered list.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E + O
Select All List ItemsSelect all list items at the same indentation level as the current item.

♿Screen Readers

Ctrl + Alt + Z
Enable Screen Reader SupportTurn on screen reader support for accessible document navigation.
Ctrl + Alt + H
Enable Braille SupportEnable braille display support for Google Docs.
Ctrl + Alt + A + X
Verbalize SelectionHave the screen reader read aloud the currently selected text.
Ctrl + Alt + A + R
Verbalize from CursorHave the screen reader read aloud from the cursor position onward.
Ctrl + Alt + A + L
Announce Cursor LocationAnnounce the current cursor position in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + A + F
Announce FormattingAnnounce the formatting applied at the current cursor position.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + H
Verbalize Table HeadersRead aloud the row and column headers of the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + N
Verbalize Table Cell LocationAnnounce the current cell position in the table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R
Show Live EditsShow real-time edits being made by collaborators in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + A + W
Verbalize Word CountHave the screen reader announce the current word count of the document.

🧭Document Navigation

Ctrl + Alt + A + H
Show OutlineShow or jump to the document outline panel for navigating headings.
Ctrl + Alt + N + H
Move to Next HeadingJump to the next heading in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + H
Move to Previous HeadingJump to the previous heading in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + G
Move to Next GraphicJump to the next image or drawing in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + G
Move to Previous GraphicJump to the previous image or drawing in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + O
Move to Next ListJump to the next list (bulleted or numbered) in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + O
Move to Previous ListJump to the previous list in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + L
Move to Next LinkJump to the next hyperlink in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + L
Move to Previous LinkJump to the previous hyperlink in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + B
Move to Next BookmarkJump to the next bookmark in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + B
Move to Previous BookmarkJump to the previous bookmark in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + W
Move to Next Formatting ChangeJump to the next formatting change in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + P + W
Move to Previous Formatting ChangeJump to the previous formatting change in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + N + R
Move to Next EditJump to the next edit when viewing revision history or new changes.
Ctrl + Alt + P + R
Move to Previous EditJump to the previous edit when viewing revision history or new changes.

📊Table Navigation

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + S
Move to Start of TableJump to the first cell at the start of the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + D
Move to End of TableJump to the last cell at the end of the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + I
Move to Start of Table ColumnJump to the first cell in the current column.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + K
Move to End of Table ColumnJump to the last cell in the current column.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + B
Move to Next Table ColumnMove focus to the next column in the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + V
Move to Previous Table ColumnMove focus to the previous column in the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + J
Move to Start of Table RowJump to the first cell in the current row.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + L
Move to End of Table RowJump to the last cell in the current row.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + M
Move to Next Table RowMove focus to the next row in the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + G
Move to Previous Table RowMove focus to the previous row in the current table.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + T + E
Exit TableMove the cursor out of the current table and back to normal document text.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N + T
Move to Next TableJump from the current table to the next table in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P + T
Move to Previous TableJump from the current table to the previous table in the document.

🔧Tools & Navigation

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H
Open Revision HistoryOpen the revision history panel to view and restore previous versions.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I
Open Explore ToolOpen the Explore tool to search the web and insert information without leaving Docs.
Ctrl + Alt + X
Open Spelling and GrammarOpen the spelling and grammar checker to review and fix errors.
Ctrl + Shift + Y
Open DictionaryOpen the dictionary to look up definitions for the selected word.
Ctrl + Shift + C
Word CountDisplay the word count, character count, and page count for the document.
Ctrl + Shift + S
Start Voice TypingStart voice typing to dictate text using your microphone (Chrome browser).
Ctrl + Alt + .
Go to Side PanelMove focus to the side panel for calendar, tasks, and other tools.
Page Up
Page UpScroll up by one page in the document.
Page Down
Page DownScroll down by one page in the document.
Ctrl + '
Move to Next MisspellingJump to the next misspelled word highlighted in the document.
Ctrl + ;
Move to Previous MisspellingJump to the previous misspelled word highlighted in the document.
Ctrl + Alt + O + H
Insert or Move to HeaderInsert a header or move the cursor to the existing header area.
Ctrl + Alt + O + F
Insert or Move to FooterInsert a footer or move the cursor to the existing footer area.
Ctrl + Alt + E + P
Move Focus to PopupMove focus to a popup dialog for links, bookmarks, or images.
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M
Move Focus Out of EditingMove focus out of the main document editing area to the toolbar or menus.
Ctrl + Alt + Enter
Toggle a CheckboxToggle a checkbox on or off in a checklist within the document.

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