Ctrl+,

Updated: 12/10/2023 by Computer Hope
Ctrl+, or Ctrl and comma keyboard shortcut

The Ctrl+, or Ctrl+< keyboard shortcut most commonly used to decrease the font size of highlighted text. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.

How to use the Ctrl+,

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press the , (comma) key.

Ctrl+< in Microsoft Word

Highlighting any text in Microsoft Word and pressing Ctrl+< decreases its font size.

Tip

If this shortcut doesn't work in your text program, try Ctrl+Shift+<.

Ctrl+, in Google Docs

Highlighting any text in Google Docs and pressing Ctrl+, subscripts the highlighted text.

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

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