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Text Formatting Shortcuts for Google Docs

Format text quickly with keyboard shortcuts. Browse all 11 shortcuts below.

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.

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