Alternatively called Cmd+L, Command+L is a keyboard shortcut whose function differs depending on the program. For example, in Microsoft Word, Command+L is used to align text with the left edge of a document (margin).

How to use the Command+L keyboard shortcut

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

On Windows computers, the most similar keyboard shortcut is Ctrl+L.

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

In Apple’s operating system, macOS, the Command+L keyboard shortcut is used to create an alias out of the currently-selected item

Command+L in an Internet browser

All major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera) pressing Command+L brings the address bar (location bar/omnibox) into focus.

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Command+L in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and all other spreadsheet programs, pressing Command+L left aligns the contents of a cell.

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Command+L in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+L keyboard shortcut aligns an object or selected text with the left side of the slide.

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Command+L in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Command+L left aligns the current paragraph.

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