Ctrl+K
Alternatively written as Control+K, ^k, and C-k, Ctrl+K is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to insert a hyperlink, and in some browsers, Ctrl+K focuses on the search bar. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+K keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press K.
Ctrl+K in an Internet browser
With Internet browsers, Ctrl+K has a specific function in each browser.
- Chrome - Focus the omnibox.
- Edge - Focus on the search bar.
- Firefox - Focus on the search bar.
- Internet Explorer - Duplicate the current tab.
Ctrl+K in Excel and other spreadsheet programs
In Microsoft Excel, Ctrl+K inserts a hyperlink in the currently-active cell or location.
Ctrl+K in Outlook
In Microsoft Outlook, pressing Ctrl+K completes the name or e-mail being typed in the e-mail field if it's found in the address book.
Ctrl+K in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+K inserts a hyperlink into the current slide or object.
Ctrl+K in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+K inserts a hyperlink at the text cursor's current location.
Use Ctrl+Shift+F9 to unlink any linked text.
Ctrl+K in Google Docs
Pressing Ctrl+K in Google Docs creates a hyperlink from selected text.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.