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Google Colab Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Google Colab shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Google Colab keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 32 Google Colab keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Cells 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert cell above | CtrlMthenA |
| Insert cell below | CtrlMthenB |
| Delete cell | CtrlMthenD |
| Convert cell to code | CtrlMthenY |
| Convert cell to markdown | CtrlMthenM |
| Copy cell | CtrlMthenC |
| Cut cell | CtrlMthenX |
| Paste cell | CtrlMthenV |
| Undo cell operation | CtrlMthenZ |
| Move cell up | CtrlMthenUP |
| Move cell down | CtrlMthenDOWN |
Run 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run cell | CtrlEnter |
| Run cell and select next | ShiftEnter |
| Run cell and insert below | AltEnter |
| Interrupt execution | CtrlMthenI |
| Run selection | CtrlShiftEnter |
| Restart runtime | CtrlMthen. |
Editing 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Comment / uncomment line | Ctrl/ |
| Autocomplete | CtrlSpace |
| Indent selection | Ctrl] |
| Dedent selection | Ctrl[ |
| Show documentation tooltip | CtrlMthenShiftSpace |
Search 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find and replace | CtrlMthenH |
| Find next | CtrlG |
| Find previous | CtrlShiftG |
Navigation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select cell above | CtrlMthenK |
| Select cell below | CtrlMthenJ |
General 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open command palette | CtrlShiftP |
| Show keyboard shortcuts | CtrlMthenH |
View 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle line numbers | CtrlMthenL |
| Collapse / expand section | CtrlMthen− |
File 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save notebook | CtrlS |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Google Colab shortcut?
- Google Colab has 32 keyboard shortcuts in total — 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 separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official Google Colab product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Colab. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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