Command+L

Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Apple Command key, plus sign, and the letter L

Alternatively called Cmd+L, Command+L is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to align text with the left edge of a document (margin). Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

Tip

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

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.

Command+L in macOS

In Apple's operating system, macOS, the Command+L keyboard shortcut creates 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.

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.

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.

Command+L in Word and other word processors

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

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

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