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Shortcut Matters
With the Frequently Used shortcuts for Google Docs provided here, you will not have to be a brainbox of keyboard shortcuts to use them. You will only use the popular ones to get your tasks done without much stress. If you are just starting out with keyboard shortcuts, it is advised you start with these few. You can check the full list if the shortcut you seek is not found among these ones.
This table lists the most frequently used shortcuts in Docs.
| Task Shortcut | |
|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + c |
| Cut | Ctrl + x |
| Paste | Ctrl + v |
| Paste without formatting | Ctrl + Shift + v |
| Undo | Ctrl + z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + z |
| Insert or edit link | Ctrl + k |
| Open link | Alt + Enter |
| Show common keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl + / |
| Save Every change is automatically saved in Drive | Ctrl + s |
| Ctrl + p | |
| Open | Ctrl + o |
| Find | Ctrl + f |
| Find and replace | Ctrl + h |
| Find again | Ctrl + g |
| Find previous | Ctrl + Shift + g |
| Hide the menus (compact mode) | Ctrl + Shift + f |
| Insert page break | Ctrl + Enter |
| Tool finder (formerly Search the menus) | Alt + / Alt + Shift + z Google Chrome: Alt + z |
| Repeat last action | Ctrl + y |
| Switch to editing | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + z |
| Switch to suggesting | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + x |
| Switch to viewing | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + c |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + – |
| Zoom 100% | Ctrl + 0 |
If you want more Google Docs key combinations, go to the COMPLETE LIST.
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