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Tools & Navigation Shortcuts for Google Docs

Access revision history, spelling, dictionary, and more. Browse all 16 shortcuts below.

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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Add comments, footnotes, and collaborate with shortcuts.

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Open and navigate menus using keyboard shortcuts.

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Select text efficiently with keyboard shortcuts.

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Navigate through headings, links, and bookmarks quickly.

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Move around tables efficiently with keyboard shortcuts.

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