Cheat sheet guide
Google Docs shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Google Docs keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Editing, Formatting, Paragraph And Navigation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Open Shortcuts HelpCtrl/
- CutCtrlX
- BoldCtrlB
- Left AlignCtrlShiftL
- New DocumentCtrlAltShiftN
- Open DocumentCtrlO
General
8 shortcuts
New Document
CtrlAltShiftN
WindowsCtrlAltShiftNmacOS⌘⌥⇧NLinuxCtrlAltShiftN
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+N · Cmd+Opt+Shift+N
Editing
8 shortcuts
Paste Without Formatting
CtrlShiftV
WindowsCtrlShiftVmacOS⌘⇧VLinuxCtrlShiftV
Ctrl+Shift+V · Cmd+Shift+V
Open Comment Thread
CtrlAltShiftA
WindowsCtrlAltShiftAmacOS⌘⌥⇧ALinuxCtrlAltShiftA
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+A · Cmd+Opt+Shift+A
Formatting
8 shortcutsParagraph And Navigation
8 shortcuts
Go To Next Heading
CtrlAltNCtrlAltH
WindowsCtrlAltNCtrlAltHmacOS⌘⌥N⌘⌥HLinuxCtrlAltNCtrlAltH
Ctrl+Alt+N Ctrl+Alt+H · Cmd+Opt+N Cmd+Opt+H
Go To Previous Heading
CtrlAltPCtrlAltH
WindowsCtrlAltPCtrlAltHmacOS⌘⌥P⌘⌥HLinuxCtrlAltPCtrlAltH
Ctrl+Alt+P Ctrl+Alt+H · Cmd+Opt+P Cmd+Opt+H
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Google Docs shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as open shortcuts help.
Can I print this Google Docs shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Google Docs?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
