Ctrl+O

Alternatively called Control+O, ^o, and C-o, Ctrl+O is a keyboard shortcut to open a URL (uniform resource locator), document, image, or other file types.

How to use the Ctrl+O keyboard shortcut

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

Ctrl+O in an Internet browser

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

• Firefox keyboard shortcuts
• Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts
• Internet Explorer keyboard shortcuts

Ctrl+O in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

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

• Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts.
• Google Sheets keyboard shortcuts.

Ctrl+O in Microsoft PowerPoint

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

• Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.

Ctrl+O in Word and other word processors

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

• Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts.

Related keyboard shortcuts and keys

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

• Alt+O
• Ctrl
• O

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