By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Adding a link through the Insert menu takes three or four clicks. Select your text and press Ctrl + K instead. Paste the address, press Enter, and the text becomes a link.
The Shortcut
- Select the text you want to link
- Press Ctrl + K
- Paste the link and press Enter
- Works in Google Docs, Word, Gmail, Outlook and more
- Mac: ⌘ + K
Bonus Tip: Ctrl + / Shows Every Shortcut
In Google Docs, press Ctrl + / to open a searchable list of every keyboard shortcut. Type a word like strike to find the one you need. It works in Google Sheets and Slides, too. On a Mac, press ⌘ + /.
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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