Alternatively written as Control+P, ^p, and C-p, Ctrl+P is a keyboard shortcut often used to print a document or page.

How to use the Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press P.

On Apple computers, the keyboard shortcut for print is Command+P.

  • How to use the Ctrl+P keyboard shortcut.
  • Ctrl+P in an Internet browser.
  • Ctrl+P in Excel and other spreadsheet programs.
  • Ctrl+P in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Ctrl+P in Word and other word processors.
  • Ctrl+P in Windows calculator.
  • Ctrl+P in the edit command window.
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Ctrl+P in an Internet browser

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera), pressing Ctrl+P opens a window that lets you print the current page.

  • Firefox shortcuts
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Ctrl+P in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+P opens the print preview window.

Most browsers now also give you the option to save the print preview as a PDF as well.

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Ctrl+P in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+P has the following functions, depending on the view.

  • In the Normal view, it opens the Print page to view the print preview and print the slide deck.

  • In the Slide Show view, it changes the normal cursor to the pen tool.

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Ctrl+P in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+P opens the print preview window.

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Ctrl+P in Windows calculator

When used in the Microsoft Windows calculator, pressing Ctrl+P adds the current calculator value to the number stored in memory. This keyboard shortcut is the same as pressing the M+ button.

Ctrl+P in the edit command window

In the Command Prompt, Ctrl+P allows special characters to be inserted in the edit command window.

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

  • Alt+P
  • Ctrl

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