In 2007, Google released Google Docs, its web-based spreadsheet application. Its abilities are similar to Microsoft's premium program Excel. But despite the familiar functions, users trained in Excel may have a hard time learning to navigate the Google Docs environment. This page compiles the important keyboard shortcuts to learn if you're a newcomer to Google Docs.
Tips for Other Google Applications
- Gmail Tips
- Google Calendar Tips
- How to Use Google Reader
Google Documents Keyboard Shortcuts
- Full List of Google Documents Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Docs and Spreadsheets
Ctrl+C: Copy
Ctrl+S: Save
Ctrl+P: Print
Ctrl+B: Bold
Ctrl+I: Italics
Ctrl+Z: Undo
Ctrl+Y: Redo
Tab: Move to next cell
Shift+Tab: Move to previous cell
Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Docs
- Ctrl+A: Select all
- Note: Use Command+A on Macs
- Ctrl+J: Full justify
- Ctrl+E: Center alignment
- Ctrl+L: Left alignment
- Ctrl+M: Insert comment
- Ctrl+Space: Remove formatting
- Ctrl+H: Replace
- Ctrl+Shift+L: Bulleted list
Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Spreadsheets
F2: Edit active cell
Enter: Move to next cell in column
Esc: Cancel cell entry
Ctrl+Spacebar:Select entire column
Shift+Spacebar: Select entire row
Ctrl+Page Down: Go to next worksheet
Ctrl+Page Up: Go to previous worksheet
