Alternatively known as Cmd+F, Command+F is a keyboard shortcut often used to open a find or search box to locate a specific character, word, or phrase in a document or web page.

How to use the Command+F keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Command key, and while continuing to hold, press F.

On Windows computers, the keyboard shortcut for find is Ctrl+F.

  • How to use the Command+F keyboard shortcut.
  • Command+F in an Internet browser.
  • Command+F in Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
  • Command+F in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Command+F in Word and other word processors.
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Command+F in an Internet browser

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera), pressing Command+F opens the find box that lets you search for characters, text, and phrases on the current page. This shortcut is extremely helpful when trying to find specific text in a long document or article.

  • Firefox shortcuts
  • Google Chrome shortcuts

Command+F in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In spreadsheet programs, pressing Command+F opens the find box that lets you search for characters, text, and phrases within a spreadsheet. In Excel specifically, this shortcut opens the Find and Replace window to replace found text with other text.

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  • Google Sheets shortcuts.

Command+F in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+F keyboard shortcut opens the find window.

If you want to directly open the Replace option, use the Command+H shortcut.

  • Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.

Command+F in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word, and other word processors and text editors, Command+F opens a find box that lets you search for characters, text, and phrases in the current document. In Word specifically, Command+F opens a search box in the Navigation task pane.

  • Full list of Microsoft Word shortcuts.

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