Text Formatting

How to decrease font size in Google Docs

Decrease the font size of the selected text by one step.

Ctrl + Shift + ,

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Docs in your browser.
  2. 2.Place your cursor or select the text you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Ctrl + Shift + , to decrease font size.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Ctrl + Shift + ,
🍎 Mac
+ Shift + ,
💻 Chrome OS
Ctrl + Shift + ,

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs.

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