Google Docs keyboard shortcuts
Google Docs shortcuts mirror Word for the basics, but formatting extras like strikethrough and lists sit on different keys. Learning them keeps your hands on the keyboard while you draft.
Most-used Google Docs shortcuts
- BoldCtrlB
- ItalicCtrlI
- Apply Heading 1CtrlAlt1
- Apply normal textCtrlAlt0
- Word countCtrlShiftC
- Voice typingCtrlShiftS
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Google Docs shortcut cheat sheet
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Text
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | CtrlB | ⌘cmdB |
| Italic | CtrlI | ⌘cmdI |
| Underline | CtrlU | ⌘cmdU |
| Strikethrough | AltShift5 | ⌘cmd⇧shiftX |
| Superscript | Ctrl. | ⌘cmd. |
| Subscript | Ctrl, | ⌘cmd, |
| Clear formatting | Ctrl\ | ⌘cmd\ |
| Paste without formatting | CtrlShiftV | ⌘cmd⇧shiftV |
| Insert link | CtrlK | ⌘cmdK |
Paragraph
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Heading 1 | CtrlAlt1 | ⌘cmd⌥option1 |
| Apply normal text | CtrlAlt0 | ⌘cmd⌥option0 |
| Numbered list | CtrlShift7 | ⌘cmd⇧shift7 |
| Bulleted list | CtrlShift8 | ⌘cmd⇧shift8 |
Tools
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Word count | CtrlShiftC | ⌘cmd⇧shiftC |
| Voice typing | CtrlShiftS | ⌘cmd⇧shiftS |
| Insert comment | CtrlAltM | ⌘cmd⌥optionM |
| Show all shortcuts | Ctrl/ | ⌘cmd/ |
| Search the menus | Alt/ | ⌥option/ |
| Find and replace | CtrlH | ⌘cmd⇧shiftH |
Source: Google Docs Editors Help: Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs. Defaults for the current version as documented by Google; custom keymaps and non-US keyboard layouts can differ.
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Google Docs shortcut questions
What is the strikethrough shortcut in Google Docs?
Alt+Shift+5 on Windows and ChromeOS, Cmd+Shift+X on a Mac.
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