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.