Google Docs shortcuts
- 28 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Productivity
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Google Docs shortcuts are mostly about structure. Heading1 to Heading6 apply heading styles, Normal Text turns a line back into body text, and Numbered List and Bulleted List start lists. Headings also build the document outline that Docs shows next to the page.
Start with these
- Heading1
- Heading2
- Normal Text
- Bulleted List
- Insert Link
- Clear Formatting
Tips for Google Docs
- Clear Formatting ⌘\\ removes bold, italic and other text formatting from the selection.
- Insert Comment ⌥⌘M adds a comment to the selected text, and collaborators can reply in the same thread.
- Docs has its own searchable shortcut list: press ⌘/ in any document.
Common actions4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Link | |
| Insert Comment | |
| Find | |
| Find And Replace |
Text formatting9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Strikethrough | |
| Superscript | |
| Subscript | |
| Clear Formatting | |
| Increase Font Size | |
| Decrease Font Size |
Paragraph formatting8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Align Left | |
| Align Center | |
| Align Right | |
| Justify | |
| Numbered List | |
| Bulleted List | |
| Increase Indent | |
| Decrease Indent |
Heading styles7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Normal Text | |
| Heading1 | |
| Heading2 | |
| Heading3 | |
| Heading4 | |
| Heading5 | |
| Heading6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Google Docs have on macOS?
Google Docs has 28 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Common actions, Text formatting, Paragraph formatting, Heading styles. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Google Docs shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Heading1 (⌥⌘1), Heading2 (⌥⌘2), Normal Text (⌥⌘0), Bulleted List (⇧⌘8), Insert Link (⌘K), Clear Formatting (⌘\\). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Google Docs shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 28 Google Docs shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Google Docs keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Google Docs keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Google Docs shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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