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Images & Drawings Shortcuts for Google Docs

Resize, rotate, and manage images with keyboard shortcuts. Browse all 12 shortcuts below.

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.

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