Google Docs: 40 keyboard shortcuts that will save you time
Google Docs, available through Google Chrome, is packed withhandy tools like templates and extensions to improve your workflow, but the easiest way to boost productivity is through keyboard shortcuts. There are over a hundred shortcuts available that can do everything from everyday actions like bolding text to infrequent actions like toggling a checkbox. Many are universal across text editors like Microsoft Word, but some are specific to Google.
Google Docs is the text editor of choice for most Chromebook users, so if you’re an avid user ofthe most potent Chromebooks,you’ll want to use these shortcuts to make your life easier. We gathered the best keyboard shortcuts to get you started.
Commands differ slightly across Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS, but most are the same. On a Mac, use theCommandkey (⌘) instead ofCtrland theOptionkeyinstead ofAltunless specified otherwise. For example, press⌘+Pinstead ofCtrl+Pto paste text.
The best Google Docs keyboard shortcuts
For most commands, press and hold the first key, then the subsequent keys. For example, to copy text, pressCtrlthen pressc.These shortcuts work when you’re offline.
Common commands
Text formatting commands
Paragraph formatting
Other commands
Can I use these shortcuts in other Google apps?
These shortcuts are universal across Google’s apps, so it’s possible to use these commands to speed up making spreadsheets in Google Sheets. Universal commands (for example, copy and paste) should be the same, and other commands, like inserting comments, should also work. If you’re unsure, check Google’s support page for that app.
Boost your productivity on Google’s apps
The most popular Google app, Gmail, also has aton of shortcuts to supercharge the app.
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