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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

Windows / PC

Open Revision HistoryOpen the revision history panel to view and restore previous versions.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I

Windows / PC

Open Explore ToolOpen the Explore tool to search the web and insert information without leaving Docs.

Ctrl + Alt + X

Windows / PC

Open Spelling and GrammarOpen the spelling and grammar checker to review and fix errors.

Ctrl + Shift + Y

Windows / PC

Open DictionaryOpen the dictionary to look up definitions for the selected word.

Ctrl + Shift + C

Windows / PC

Word CountDisplay the word count, character count, and page count for the document.

Ctrl + Shift + S

Windows / PC

Start Voice TypingStart voice typing to dictate text using your microphone (Chrome browser).

Ctrl + Alt + .

Windows / PC

Go to Side PanelMove focus to the side panel for calendar, tasks, and other tools.

Page Up

Windows / PC

Page UpScroll up by one page in the document.

Page Down

Windows / PC

Page DownScroll down by one page in the document.

Ctrl + '

Windows / PC

Move to Next MisspellingJump to the next misspelled word highlighted in the document.

Ctrl + ;

Windows / PC

Move to Previous MisspellingJump to the previous misspelled word highlighted in the document.

Ctrl + Alt + O + H

Windows / PC

Insert or Move to HeaderInsert a header or move the cursor to the existing header area.

Ctrl + Alt + O + F

Windows / PC

Insert or Move to FooterInsert a footer or move the cursor to the existing footer area.

Ctrl + Alt + E + P

Windows / PC

Move Focus to PopupMove focus to a popup dialog for links, bookmarks, or images.

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M

Windows / PC

Move Focus Out of EditingMove focus out of the main document editing area to the toolbar or menus.

Ctrl + Alt + Enter

Windows / PC

Toggle a CheckboxToggle a checkbox on or off in a checklist within the document.

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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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