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Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
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.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
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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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 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
- 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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