Google Documents Keyboard Shortcuts

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.

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Google Documents Keyboard 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

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