Ever felt like you're on a wild goose chase trying to format that important report in Google Docs? Maybe you've spent what feels like hours hunting for the right Google Docs shortcuts. We've all been there - clicking around aimlessly can be as frustrating as trying to get around a city you've never been to.  

What if there was a quicker solution? Imagine zipping through your documents with ease and precision. That's where google docs shortcuts come into play. 

Just like knowing secret alleyways in our imaginary city, these handy keyboard combos let you get from point A to B much quicker!

Get ready to master text formatting, effortlessly navigate through your document, copy-paste like a boss and uncover hidden features within Google Docs. 

Google Docs Shortcuts

Did you know there are over a hundred shortcuts that could make your Google Docs experience even smoother? It's true. Let's check out some of the most useful and popular shortcuts that'll make your experience typing and editing much more productive. 

Text Formatting 

Text formatting shortcuts in Google Docs, like bold text (Ctrl+B), strikethrough text (Alt+Shift+5), or clear text formatting (Ctrl+\) not only save time but also help give your documents that professional touch.

To adjust font size, press Ctrl+Shift+. will increase the font size while Ctrl+Shift+, decreases it - making on-the-fly adjustments a breeze.

For superscript text, use (Ctrl +.) and for subscript text, use (Ctrl +,).  

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Working in Documents 

Moving swiftly through your documents doesn't have to be an uphill battle. For example, 'Page Up' and 'Page Down' keys can move through pages quickly; meanwhile Alt + / is the tool finder, helping navigate options smoothly.

These keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs work across different platforms, including Chrome OS and Apple MacBook Pro, just as effectively.

To view the document outline, press Ctrl + Alt + H, which shows all headers in one easy-to-access place, allowing efficient document navigation. Press T for table row insertion and Tab at the end of the last column to create a new row, making your Docs experience seamless. For selecting text, there are a few shortcuts like Shift+Arrow keys for normal text selection and Ctrl + A to select all the contents of the document. 

If you need a quick break between pages, pressing Ctrl + Enter will give you an instant page break. No more scrolling around trying to find where one section ends and another begins.

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Editing and Copy-Pasting 

The first trick up our sleeve involves some everyday commands that save time when editing documents. For copying and pasting text, simply press Ctrl+C (or Command+V on Mac) to quickly copy the desired content, then paste it using Ctrl+V (Command+V). 

Need to undo an action? Just press Ctrl+Z or Command+Z. Want to redo what you've undone? Use Ctrl+Y or Command+Shift+Z. 

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List-Making 

Bulleted lists are the bread-and-butter of organizing ideas. Pressing Ctrl+Shift+8 will let you insert bulleted points swiftly in your Google Doc. If you want a numbered list, just press Ctrl+Shift+7.

If you want a checklist, press (Ctrl+Shift+9).

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Screen Reader Shortcuts for Accessibility

Google has always prioritized accessibility and inclusivity in their design. One shining example is the built-in screen reader support in Google Docs. Did you know about this? 

You can use certain key combinations to help users work with screen readers, making content more accessible to everyone.

For example, pressing 'Ctrl + Alt + Z' turns on or off screen reader support whereas 'Ctrl + Alt + H' opens up an accessibility menu where various features are housed.

Magical Shortcuts for Google Docs

Looking for more shortcuts to improve your productivity in Google Docs? Magical is a free Chrome extension that gives you shortcuts for frequently used templates or text you use across multiple docs, and even has a shortcuts for accessing AI right in your document. Let's take a closer look..

Templates for Frequently Used Text

Maybe you have an outline you always use each time you start a new doc. Or maybe you're just sick of typing put the date all the time, or a word like "appointment." With Magical you can save any bit of text as a template and call it up by simply typing in the prompt for your template, or "" to access all of your templates in a nice clean list. Lovely! 😎

Write With AI in Google Docs

Magical also gives you the option to write with AI directly in Google Docs. To access Magical AI, simply type "" and then select the option to "Write with AI," Then, you simply tell Magical what you want to write about and...Voila! It'll do the heavy lifting for you. (That's right--no more writer's block!)

A Final Word

Use these tips often to become a power user. Embrace these shortcuts and you'll go from a regular ol' Google Docs user to a superfan who can't help but say "Google Docs Rocks!" 

If you want a complete list of Google Docs shortcuts (for PC and Mac), visit their support page. And if you're interested in supercharging your productivity, check out how Magical can help you work faster in Google Docs and everywhere else in your Chrome Browser.

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