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.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
General
8 shortcuts
Open Shortcuts Help
Ctrl+/
WinCtrl+/Mac⌘/LinuxCtrl+/
New Document
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Alt+Shift+NMac⌘⌥⇧NLinuxCtrl+Alt+Shift+N
Open Document
Ctrl+O
WinCtrl+OMac⌘OLinuxCtrl+O
Print
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+PMac⌘PLinuxCtrl+P
Save
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘SLinuxCtrl+S
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrl+Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
WinCtrl+YMac⌘⇧ZLinuxCtrl+Y
Find
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Editing
8 shortcuts
Cut
Ctrl+X
WinCtrl+XMac⌘XLinuxCtrl+X
Copy
Ctrl+C
WinCtrl+CMac⌘CLinuxCtrl+C
Paste
Ctrl+V
WinCtrl+VMac⌘VLinuxCtrl+V
Paste Without Formatting
Ctrl+Shift+V
WinCtrl+Shift+VMac⌘⇧VLinuxCtrl+Shift+V
Select All
Ctrl+A
WinCtrl+AMac⌘ALinuxCtrl+A
Insert Link
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Open Comment Thread
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+A
WinCtrl+Alt+Shift+AMac⌘⌥⇧ALinuxCtrl+Alt+Shift+A
Insert Comment
Ctrl+Alt+M
WinCtrl+Alt+MMac⌘⌥MLinuxCtrl+Alt+M
Formatting
8 shortcuts
Bold
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
Italic
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Underline
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
Strikethrough
Alt+Shift+5
WinAlt+Shift+5Mac⌘⇧XLinuxAlt+Shift+5
Superscript
Ctrl+.
WinCtrl+.Mac⌘.LinuxCtrl+.
Subscript
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Clear Formatting
Ctrl+\
WinCtrl+\Mac⌘\LinuxCtrl+\
Increase Font Size
Ctrl+Shift+>
WinCtrl+Shift+>Mac⌘⇧>LinuxCtrl+Shift+>
Paragraph And Navigation
8 shortcuts
Left Align
Ctrl+Shift+L
WinCtrl+Shift+LMac⌘⇧LLinuxCtrl+Shift+L
Center Align
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘⇧ELinuxCtrl+Shift+E
Right Align
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Justify
Ctrl+Shift+J
WinCtrl+Shift+JMac⌘⇧JLinuxCtrl+Shift+J
Numbered List
Ctrl+Shift+7
WinCtrl+Shift+7Mac⌘⇧7LinuxCtrl+Shift+7
Bulleted List
Ctrl+Shift+8
WinCtrl+Shift+8Mac⌘⇧8LinuxCtrl+Shift+8
Go To Next Heading
Ctrl+Alt+NCtrl+Alt+H
WinCtrl+Alt+NCtrl+Alt+HMac⌘⌥N⌘⌥HLinuxCtrl+Alt+NCtrl+Alt+H
Go To Previous Heading
Ctrl+Alt+PCtrl+Alt+H
WinCtrl+Alt+PCtrl+Alt+HMac⌘⌥P⌘⌥HLinuxCtrl+Alt+PCtrl+Alt+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.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Google Docs?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Open Shortcuts Help is Ctrl+/ on Windows and ⌘/ on macOS where available.
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