Cheat sheet guide
Google Drive shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Google Drive keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, File Actions, Selection, View, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Go to Drive search/
- Create new folderShiftF
- Select next itemJDown
- Switch to grid viewVthenG
- Go to items viewGthenG
- Go to navigation panelGthenN
Navigation
8 shortcuts
Go to Drive search
/
Windows/macOS/Linux/
File Actions
12 shortcuts
Rename file
N
WindowsNmacOSNLinuxN
Restore from trash
R
WindowsRmacOSRLinuxR
Star / unstar
S
WindowsSmacOSSLinuxS
Preview
P
WindowsPmacOSPLinuxP
Selection
6 shortcuts
Select item
X
WindowsXmacOSXLinuxX
Show keyboard shortcuts
?
Windows?macOS?Linux?
View
6 shortcuts
Show details panel
D
WindowsDmacOSDLinuxD
Show activity panel
I
WindowsImacOSILinuxI
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Google Drive shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as go to drive search.
Can I print this Google Drive 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 Drive?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
