Alternatively written Cmd+S, Command+S is a keyboard shortcut often used to save changes to a file.

How to use the Command+S keyboard shortcut

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

On Windows computers, the keyboard shortcut used to save is Ctrl+S.

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

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera), pressing Command+S opens a window that allows users to save the page being viewed as an HTML file.

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Command+S in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Command+S saves the current worksheet. If it has never been saved, the Save As window opens, allowing you to choose a name and file extension for your worksheet.

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Command+S in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+S keyboard shortcut saves the current presentation.

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Command+S in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Command+S saves the current document. If it has never been saved, the Save As window opens, allowing you to choose a name and file extension for your document.

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