By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Checking over the club report and want to flag a number? Select it and press Ctrl + Alt + M. Type your note right there.
The Shortcut
- Select the text and press Ctrl + Alt + M
- Works in Google Docs and Microsoft Word
- Mac: ⌘ + Option + M
Bonus Tip: Look Up a Word in Docs
In Google Docs, select a word and press Ctrl + Shift + Y. The dictionary opens beside your document with the meaning and synonyms. Mac: ⌘ + Shift + Y.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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