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Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Mac edition · 46 shortcuts

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

Edition

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

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.

All Google Docs keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Shift
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Shift
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Space
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+ 4 more controls in the table below

46 shortcuts

Common actions 13

Action Shortcut
Copy ⌘C
Cut ⌘X
Paste ⌘V
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⌘⇧Z
Select All ⌘A
Find ⌘F
Insert or Edit Link ⌘K
Paste Without Formatting ⌘⇧V
Save ⌘S
Find and Replace ⌘⇧H
Print ⌘P
Open Link ⌥↵

Paragraph 12

Action Shortcut
Left Align ⌘⇧L
Center Align ⌘⇧E
Numbered List ⌘⇧7
Bulleted List ⌘⇧8
Apply Heading 1 ⌘⌥1
Increase Indentation ⌘]
Decrease Indentation ⌘[
Right Align ⌘⇧R
Justify ⌘⇧J
Apply Normal Text Style ⌘⌥0
Apply Heading 2 ⌘⌥2
Apply Heading 3 ⌘⌥3

Text formatting 11

Action Shortcut
Bold ⌘B
Italic ⌘I
Underline ⌘U
Strikethrough ⌘⇧X
Clear Formatting ⌘\
Increase Font Size ⌘⇧.
Decrease Font Size ⌘⇧,
Copy Text Formatting ⌘⌥C
Paste Text Formatting ⌘⌥V
Superscript ⌘.
Subscript ⌘,

Menus 4

Action Shortcut
Word Count ⌘⇧C
File Menu ⌃⌥F
Edit Menu ⌃⌥E
Insert Menu ⌃⌥I

Navigation 3

Action Shortcut
Page Break ⌘↵
Move to Next Heading ⌃⌘thenNthenH
Move to Previous Heading ⌃⌘thenPthenH

Comments 3

Action Shortcut
Insert Comment ⌘⌥M
Insert Footnote ⌘⌥F
Open Comment Thread ⌘⌥Athen⌘⌥W

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Google Docs shortcut?
Google Docs has 46 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS 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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