Google Docs Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for Google Docs, covering various features and shortcuts:

Document Basics

  • Create a New Document:
    • Click on “+ Blank” or go to “File” > “New” > “Document.”
  • Document Title:
    • Click on “Untitled document” at the top to enter a title.
  • Save Document:
    • Automatically saved to Google Drive. Use “File” > “Save” for additional options.

Formatting Text

  • Bold:
    • Ctrl + B (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + B (Mac).
  • Italic:
    • Ctrl + I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + I (Mac).
  • Underline:
    • Ctrl + U (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + U (Mac).
  • Strikethrough:
    • Alt + Shift + 5 (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + X (Mac).
  • Superscript:
    • Format > Text > Superscript or Ctrl + . (period).
  • Subscript:
    • Format > Text > Subscript or Ctrl + , (comma).

Paragraph Formatting

  • Align Text:
    • Use the alignment icons in the toolbar.
  • Line Spacing:
    • Format > Line spacing.
  • Bullets and Numbering:
    • Use the corresponding toolbar icons.

Insert Elements

  • Insert Image:
    • Insert > Image or drag and drop an image.
  • Insert Link:
    • Insert > Link or Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) / Cmd + K (Mac).
  • Insert Table:
    • Insert > Table or draw a table with the toolbar.
  • Insert Comment:
    • Highlight text > Insert > Comment or Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows/Linux) / Cmd + Option + M (Mac).

Navigation and Editing

  • Find and Replace:
    • Ctrl + F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + F (Mac) to find, Ctrl + H (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Option + F (Mac) for find and replace.
  • Undo/Redo:
    • Ctrl + Z (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Z (Mac) for undo, Ctrl + Y (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Y (Mac) for redo.
  • Word Count:
    • Tools > Word count or Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + C (Mac).

Collaboration

  • Share Document:
    • Click on “Share” in the top right corner.
  • Suggest Edits:
    • Editing mode > Suggesting.
  • Comments and Discussions:
    • Highlight text > Insert > Comment or use Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows/Linux) / Cmd + Option + M (Mac).

Shortcuts

  • Open Explore Pane:
    • Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Option + I (Mac).
  • Show Keyboard Shortcuts:
    • Ctrl + / (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + / (Mac).

View Options

  • Print Layout vs. Compact:
    • View > Print layout or Compact layout.
  • Show Ruler:
    • View > Show ruler.
  • Full Screen:
    • View > Full screen or Ctrl + Shift + F (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Ctrl + F (Mac).

Export and Download

  • Download as:
    • File > Download > choose format (e.g., PDF, Word).

Revision History

  • View Revision History:
    • File > Version history > See version history.

Mobile Shortcuts

  • Explore:
    • Tap the Explore icon for suggestions.
  • Voice Typing:
    • Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard.

Additional Tips

  • Access Google Docs Offline:
    • Settings > Offline > toggle on.
  • Templates:
    • Use File > New > From template for various document templates.

This cheat sheet covers various features and shortcuts in Google Docs.