Keyboard shortcuts are more than just a convenience; they are fundamental for anyone looking to boost productivity. This is especially true when working with online only tools like Google Docs. Here is the complete list of Google Docs keyboard shortcuts for Mac users.
| Shortcut Keys | Function |
|---|---|
| Command + O | Open a file |
| Command + Option + Shift + H | View version history |
| Command + P | Print document |
| Command + Z | Undo last action |
| Command + Y | Redo last action |
| Command + Shift + Y | Redo last action |
| Command + A | Select all contetn in a document |
| Command + C | Copy the selected content to clipboard |
| Command + X | Cut the selected content |
| Command + V | Paste the copied content |
| Command + Shift + V | Paste without formatting |
| Command + Shift + H | Open find and replace dialog box |
| Command + Shift + P | Show or hide non-printing characters |
| Control + Command + A + H | Show or hide document outline |
| Command + option + F | Add footnotes |
| Control + Command + O + H | Add header |
| Control + Command + O + F | Add footer |
| Command + K | Create hyperlink |
| Command + Option + M | Insert comment |
| Command + B | Bold text |
| Command + I | Italic tex |
| Command + U | Underline text |
| Command + Shift + X | Strikethrough text |
| Command + Dot | Superscript |
| Command + Comma | Subscript |
| Command + Shift + Dot | Increase font size |
| Command + Shift + Comma | Decrease font size |
| Command + Option + 0 | Apply normal text style |
| Command + Option + 1 | Apply H1 heading style |
| Command + Option + 2 | Apply H2 heading style |
| Command + Option + 3 | Apply H3 heading style |
| Command + Option + 4 | Apply H4 heading style |
| Command + Option + 5 | Apply H5 heading style |
| Command + Option + 6 | Apply H6 heading style |
| Command + Shift + L | Align content left |
| Command + Shift + E | Align content center |
| Command + Shift + R | Align content right |
| Command + Shift + J | Align content justify |
| Command + ] | Increase indent |
| Command + [ | Decrease indent |
| Command + \ | Clear formatting |
| Command + Option + X | Check spelling and grammar |
| Command + Shift + C | Check word countr |
| Control + Command + O + U | Review suggested edits |
| Command + Option + Shift + I | Explore document |
| Command + Shift + Y | Open dictionary for the selected word |
| Command + Shift + S | Voice typing |
| Option + / | Tool finder or Search menu items |
| Command + / | Open keyboard shortcuts |
| Command + Space | Clear formatting |
| Command + Shift + 7 | Insert numbered list |
| Command + Shift + 8 | Insert bulleted list |
| Command + Shift + 9 | Insert checklist |
| Control + Command + K | Enlarge the image or object |
| Control + Command + B | Enlarge image horizontally |
| Control + Command + I | Enlarge image vertically |
| Control + Command + W | Shrink image horizontally |
| Control + Command + Q | Shrink image vertically |
| Control + Command + J | Shrink the image or object |
| Option + Right Arrow | Rotate image 15 Clockwise |
| Option + Left Arrow | Rotate image 15 Counterclockwise |
| Option + Shift + Right Arrow | Rotate image 1 Clockwise |
| Option + Shift + Left Arrow | Rotate image 1 Counterclockwise |
| Command + Escape | Exit drawing editor |
| Shift + Escape | Exit drawing editor |
| Command + F | Find in document |
| Command + Option + C | Copy formatting |
| Command + Option + V | Paste formatting |
| Command + Option + Shift + D | Change to view mode |
| Command + Option + Shift + Z | Change to edit mode |
| Command + Option + Shift + X | Change to suggesting mode |
| Option + Enter | Open a hyperlink |
| Command + S | Save your document |
| Command + G | Find next occurance in Command + F |
| Command + Shift + G | Find previous occurance in Command + F |
| Control + Shift + F | Hide navigational menu items |
| Command + Enter | Add a page break |
| Control + Option + Z | Tool finder or Search menu items |
| Command + Plus | Zoom in |
| Command + Minus | Zoom out |
| Command + 0 | Reset zoom to 100% |
| Control + Shift + Up Arrow | Move paragraph up |
| Control + Shift + Down Arrow | Move paragraph down |
| Command + Option + Y | Add alt text to image |
Default Mac keyboard shows both the symbol as well as the description on modifier keys. Here is a quick reference list in case your keyboard only shows the symbol.
- Command ⌘
- Option ⌥
- Shift ⇧
- Control ⌃
