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Google Docs is a collaborative online word processor for writing and editing documents in real time with others. Its shortcuts handle formatting, navigation, and comments quickly, keeping your hands on the keyboard while you draft.

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All Google Docs keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 4 more controls in the table below

46 shortcuts

Common actions 13

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlC
Cut CtrlX
Paste CtrlV
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Select All CtrlA
Find CtrlF
Insert or Edit Link CtrlK
Paste Without Formatting CtrlShiftV
Save CtrlS
Find and Replace CtrlH
Print CtrlP
Open Link AltEnter

Paragraph 12

Action Shortcut
Left Align CtrlShiftL
Center Align CtrlShiftE
Numbered List CtrlShift7
Bulleted List CtrlShift8
Apply Heading 1 CtrlAlt1
Increase Indentation Ctrl]
Decrease Indentation Ctrl[
Right Align CtrlShiftR
Justify CtrlShiftJ
Apply Normal Text Style CtrlAlt0
Apply Heading 2 CtrlAlt2
Apply Heading 3 CtrlAlt3

Text formatting 11

Action Shortcut
Bold CtrlB
Italic CtrlI
Underline CtrlU
Strikethrough AltShift5
Clear Formatting Ctrl\
Increase Font Size CtrlShift.
Decrease Font Size CtrlShift,
Copy Text Formatting CtrlAltC
Paste Text Formatting CtrlAltV
Superscript Ctrl.
Subscript Ctrl,

Menus 4

Action Shortcut
Word Count CtrlShiftC
File Menu AltF
Edit Menu AltE
Insert Menu AltI

Navigation 3

Action Shortcut
Page Break CtrlEnter
Move to Next Heading CtrlAltthenNthenH
Move to Previous Heading CtrlAltthenPthenH

Comments 3

Action Shortcut
Insert Comment CtrlAltM
Insert Footnote CtrlAltF
Open Comment Thread CtrlAltAthenCtrlAltW

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Windows edition · 46 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Google Docs shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Does the poster include every Google Docs shortcut?
Google Docs has 46 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Google Docs product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Docs. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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