Command+F
Alternatively known as Cmd+F, Command+F is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open a find or search box to locate a specific character, word, or phrase in a document or web page. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
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.
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.
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.
To directly open the Replace option, use the Command+H shortcut.
Command+F in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+F keyboard shortcut opens the find window.
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.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.
Cmd, F, Find, Keyboard, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, Search