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Paragraph Formatting Shortcuts for Google Docs

Style paragraphs, headings, and lists with shortcuts. Browse all 13 shortcuts below.

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.

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