By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Looking for one word on a long web page? Don’t scroll and squint. Press Ctrl + F, type the word, and every match lights up so you can jump right to it.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + F: opens the find bar
- Type a word; every match is highlighted with a count
- Press Enter for the next match
- Mac: ⌘ + F
It’s Not Just for Browsers
Ctrl + F works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, PDFs, email and most apps where you read text.
Bonus Tip: Ctrl + G for the Next Match
Press Ctrl + G to jump to the next match and Ctrl + Shift + G to go back. On a Mac, use ⌘ + G and ⌘ + Shift + G.
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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