By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Making a flyer for the pancake breakfast? Select the text and press Ctrl + Shift + E. Google Docs centers it in one press.
The Shortcut
- Google Docs: Ctrl + Shift + E
- Microsoft Word: Ctrl + E
- Mac (Docs): ⌘ + Shift + E
Bonus Tip: Right, Left and Justify
In Google Docs: Ctrl + Shift + R aligns right, Ctrl + Shift + L aligns left and Ctrl + Shift + J justifies. In Word, leave out Shift: Ctrl + R, Ctrl + L, Ctrl + J.
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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