Command+O

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

Alternatively called Cmd+O, Command+O is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to open a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), document, image, or other file types. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

Note

This page covers the Command+O (letter 'O') shortcut and not the Command+0 (zero) shortcut.

Tip

On Windows computers, the keyboard shortcut to copy is Ctrl+O.

How to use the Command+O keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold the left or right Command key, and while continuing to hold, press O.

Command+O in an Internet browser

In all Internet browsers, pressing Command+O brings up the Open window, which lets you open a file from your computer.

Command+O in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and all other spreadsheet programs, pressing Command+O brings up the Open window, allowing you to load an existing spreadsheet stored on your computer.

Command+O in Microsoft PowerPoint

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Command+O brings up the Open window, allowing you to load an existing presentation stored on your computer.

Command+O in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Command+O brings up the Open window, allowing you to load an existing document stored on your computer.

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

Cmd, Keyboard, Keyboard shortcut, Keyboard terms, O, Open, URL