Find shortcut
Windows
CtrlFMac
⌘cmdFCtrl+F (Cmd+F) opens find in browsers, documents and most apps. Enter or F3 jumps to the next match.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Find and replace (Office, VS Code) | CtrlH | ⌃controlH |
| Find next | F3 | ⌘cmdG |
Good to know
- Classic Outlook for Windows uses Ctrl+F for Forward; search there is Ctrl+E.
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Questions
What is the find shortcut?
Ctrl+F (Cmd+F) opens find in browsers, documents and most apps. Enter or F3 jumps to the next match.