Google Drive shortcuts
- 16 shortcuts
- 3 sections
- Productivity
- Verified against official docs
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The Selection section moves through the files with Move Down and Move Up and selects with Select Item. Navigation acts on the selection: Open Selected, Rename Selected, Share Selected, Move Selected. Create starts a new file or folder.
Start with these
- Search
- Open Selected
- Rename Selected
- Share Selected
- New Folder
- Select Item
Tips for Google Drive
- The Create shortcuts share one modifier and use the first letter of what they create, as in New Spreadsheet ⇧S, New Presentation ⇧P and New Folder ⇧F. New Document ⇧T is the exception.
- Extend Selection Down ⇧↓ and Extend Selection Up ⇧↑ add the next file to the selection.
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Selection5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Item | |
| Move Down | |
| Move Up | |
| Extend Selection Down | |
| Extend Selection Up |
Create4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Document | |
| New Spreadsheet | |
| New Presentation | |
| New Folder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Google Drive have on macOS?
Google Drive has 16 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 3 sections: Navigation, Selection, Create. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Google Drive shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Search (/), Open Selected (↩), Rename Selected (N), Share Selected (.), New Folder (⇧F), Select Item (X). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Google Drive shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 16 Google Drive shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Google Drive keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Google Drive 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 Drive 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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